Jo Rae Perkins on Immigration

End sanctuary status; put American citizens first

This bill honors the Framers' intent for uniform, effective federal leadership on immigration, puts American citizens first, and balances strong enforcement with humanity. It adds no new spending, respects state sovereignty, and gives federal law the enforcement strength it needs to protect our communities.

Let courts decide if illegally entering country is a felony

For border wall, against "sanctuary status"

Give Dreamers opportunity to become citizens, no Federal aid

Yes to wall; no to illegal aliens

Construct wall along the Mexican border

A: Yes.

Q: Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?

A: Yes. The campaign we

Strongly pro-border wall, according to AFA survey.

The AFA inferred whether candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States'? Self-description: (American Family Association helps produce iVoterGuides): `Grounded in God; rooted in research`; they `thoroughly investigate candidates`; when they cannot `evaluate with confidence, they receive an `Insufficient` rating` (& we exclude)

Strongly pro-ICE, according to AFA survey.

The AFA inferred whether candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished '? Self-description: (American Family Association helps produce iVoterGuides): `Grounded in God; rooted in research`; they `thoroughly investigate candidates`; when they cannot `evaluate with confidence, they receive an `Insufficient` rating` (& we exclude)

Strongly anti-sanctuary city, according to AFA survey.

The AFA inferred whether candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws'? Self-description: (American Family Association helps produce iVoterGuides): `Grounded in God; rooted in research`; they `thoroughly investigate candidates`; when they cannot `evaluate with confidence, they receive an `Insufficient` rating` (& we exclude)

Pro-border security, according to CC survey.

The Christian Coalition inferred whether candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'Increase Border Security Including Additional Infrastructures ?' Self-description by Christian Coalition of America: "These guides help give voters a clear understanding of where candidates stand on important pro-family issues" for all Senate and Presidential candidates.