We Hear You: Amnesty for Illegal Immigrants and Other Hot Buttons – Daily Signal
Editors note: We have a feeling were going to get more mail on the recent surge of migrants to the southern border than on most other topics. So lets dip into the mailbag at [emailprotected], sampling this and other concerns.Ken McIntyre
Dear Daily Signal: I appreciated Fred Lucas article on 6 Key Aspects of Bidens Amnesty Bill. I thought it quite fitting that the accompanying photograph showed the Stop the Deportations truck passing in front of President Joe Bidens White House.
Of course, we also have the massive safe buffer zone now around the U.S. Capitol with 12-foot reinforced fencing and razor wire on top, which extends for several miles and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi approved and had built within two weeks.
Pelosi, the one who decried fences on the southern border to stop illegal immigration, saying they are offensive. Our Capitol now resembles any authoritarian socialist dictatorship. Was this the plan?Rick MacDonald
Dear Daily Signal: Of course the Democrats want this amnesty bill for illegal immigrants to pass. They are doing everything in their power to cinch future votes for them.
Look at the migrants who are flooding our borders. Future votes. Its disgusting.
I am a conservative grandparent who is terrified for the future. Were turning into a socialist America before our eyes.Bonnie Osborn, San Antonio, Texas
Dear Daily Signal: You were kind enough to report our dilemma in 2019 (We Hear You: An Immigrant Couple Explains the Unfairness of Amnesty). Here we still are, almost 16 years in the United States, full-time, tax-paying employers of a small business that has survived the COVID-19 pandemicbut with no pathway to citizenship.
In fact, to comply with our e-2 investors visa, we need to leave the U.S. every two years for at least 48 hours. We are forced by the rules to leave and obtain a new I-94 exit/entry document.
We cant go to our native Canada, which is locked down, so were flying to the Dominican Republic for three days.
Good Lord willing, well be allowed back in without a big hassle. Its a catch-22. Anyway, its the price we pay to live in the greatest country ever.
Surely sanity will prevail and if the government is going to legalize 20 million people who essentially broke the law to be here, it would give those of us who have played by the rules at least a pathway to citizenship.
Im copying our Florida state representative, Bob Rommel, who is also a good friend, and we sent a copy of your original article to Sens. Rick Scott and Marco Rubio. Im not sure, however, that anyone in power will do the right thing for those of us who love this country but feel forgotten.Gary and Shelley Cahill, Naples, Fla.
Dear Daily Signal: These are people who by U.S. law are in the United States illegally.Why should illegal immigrants be rewarded for breakingthe countrys laws?
Secondly, why should President Biden even be considered to have the right to do the things he has presented? No one person in this country should be allowed essentially to change or override any law. If people are allowed to break the law without paying the assigned penalty, then why have laws?
President Trump had the guts to start dealing with illegal immigration according to our laws, which past presidents havechosen to ignore. Trump was enforcing the laws; Biden is ignoring the fact that they exist. That is a big difference.
Bottom line, letting people flood into this country while ignoring our immigration laws shouldnt be up to any one individual.
History shows us that continuing to allow people to illegally enter this country and then ultimately giving them a free pass only encourages others to do this. That makes no sense whatsoever.R.L. Hand, Texas
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Sadly, Mr. Biden (after 47 years in D.C.) never learned a single thing about correct immigration policy. His six-step plan will act as a huge new magnet that will attract even more illegal entry into the U.S. It also rewards lawbreakers.
Eventually, because most illegal entrants will vote for Democrats, his plan will convert America to a single-party system, destroying our nation.
The correct solution is to assist people in their home nations by transferring safety and economic methods of self-reliance to other nations.
A policy that opens Americas doors fully to the world without limits or penalties, as the presidents does, will make the U.S. just another nation among many other (socialistic) nations, ruining America.R.C. Arrow
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Makes me wonder how many of these 20 million illegal immigrants voted for Joe Biden. We really dont know, do we? If we do, Ill take this comment back.Dave Peck, Kenai, Alaska
Dear Daily Signal: Thank you for Joseph Backholms article on Utahs Murray School District and the actions of parents to pause the equity committee and book bundle program (Utah Parents Push Back Against Transgender Agendaand Win).
This is the first article Ive seen that shows the parents in a good light. We are so grateful. We want to get the story out further and are looking for good publicity. Thank you for your honest reporting.Laurel Fetzer, Utah
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I am 63 and can remember having only a few sports offered to me in high school, while the boys had many. I was so glad Title IX offered girls more opportunities to play and grow together.
I think that allowing transgender athletes into girls sports steals away girls opportunity to fairly compete against one another. Self-esteem and scholarships are at stake here; these were the essence and the spirit of the law that we passed in the first place.
I remember the rhetoric about finally leveling the playing field by allowing women their own sports. I do not think that a few people in temporary leadership roles should make this decision for my granddaughters.
Lets vote, state by state, and see what the American population believes is fair.Kathy Palmer, Cleveland, Ohio
Dear Daily Signal: I am sorry to say that I didnt know who actress Gina Carano was until I started watching The Mandalorian on Disney+ (Its Time to Uncancel Americans). I was hesitant to watch the show since Ive not been impressed with the Star Wars franchise for some time, the exception being the movie Rogue One.
However, I was an instant Mandalorian fan and especially grew to love Ginas character. It was nice to see a strong woman kicking butt and helping to save the day. Plus, of all the female characters, she is the best.
I had read that some fans didnt appreciate Ginas political leanings. I never dreamed that Disney would be that stupid to fire her, especially since Mandalorian star Pedro Pascal essentially made the same comparison. He has even gone so far as to call Trump supporters Nazis.
And Disney forgave Guardians of the Galaxy director-screenwriter James Gunn. Sorry, but joking about pedophilia is never funny nor acceptable.
I have learned that the only way I have to support my beliefs is with my pocketbook. I have canceled Netflix, Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, and now I have canceled Disney+.
I moved to Utah from South Carolina. I was born in Denver, but liberals have ruined Colorado for me. I can see they are trying to ruin Utah, too.
Many people out here support Gina and loved her character on The Mandalorian. I am looking forward to watching her new movie made by Ben Shapiros company. She seems like a tough woman; please let her know she is supported by about 75 million folks out here.Laura Siple, Utah
Dear Daily Signal: I read your article about Justice Clarence Thomas and totally agree with those who protested in his defense (Smithsonians Clarence Thomas Exhibit Guilty of Irresponsible Bias, Black Conservatives Say). I am an 84-year-old white woman who read his memoir My Grandfathers Son years ago.
We lived in Cazenovia, N.Y., where we raised our family through high school years, and were members of a new church plant. I remember vividly being encouraged by our pastor to pray for God to intervene in the ugly Senate proceedings for Clarence Thomas through several prayer meetings and in our own prayer times.
I remember it as an agonizing time as my heart was wrenched for him. We were so thankful when a breakthrough finally came and he was confirmed as a Supreme Court justice.
Since that time I have read various reports and articles highlighting Thomas, saw his wifes interview about him, and also the latest video testimony of his life. With each one, my respect for him grew.
His sound judgment on the bench or toward life itself seems worth emulating for my generation and for those who follow. Good humor, kindness, virtue, faith in God and in humanity are what I remember most about Clarence Thomas.
To the curators of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, please correctly reassess and report this mans life so that future generations will know the truth of his legacy.Marriet H. Bowser, Brackney, Pa.
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Sebastian Gorkas article nails it (Chinas War With the World). Chinese President Xi Jinping has stated two simple words concerning his military: Fight! Win!
I am certain of absolutely one thing with regards to China: Its resolve for global dominance and conquest are horribly and disastrously underestimated.Todd Hilliard
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Kudos to Neil Banerji, author of the well-written piece on Ronald Reagans continuing relevance (Remembering the Gipper: Why the Memory of Ronald Reagan Is Still Relevant to Young People Today). Its possibly a timely exhortation in todays political climate.
The article itself did what the author described Reagan as having achievedraised optimism.Steve Wyzga, Gaithersburg, Md.
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We Hear You: Amnesty for Illegal Immigrants and Other Hot Buttons - Daily Signal
- The Disturbing Connection Between U.N.s Green Energy Push and Illegal Immigration - The Heritage Foundation - October 9th, 2025 [October 9th, 2025]
- Of Course Illegal Immigrants Access Public Health Benefits - Center for Immigration Studies - October 9th, 2025 [October 9th, 2025]
- An illegal immigrant gang member on the run for allegedly killing a man in California went on to kill a woman in Texas before Immigration and Customs... - October 9th, 2025 [October 9th, 2025]
- ICE Issues Government Shutdown Warning on Illegal Immigration - Newsweek - October 2nd, 2025 [October 2nd, 2025]
- Digital ID cards: what are they and how will they help the UK deal with illegal immigration? - The Conversation - September 28th, 2025 [September 28th, 2025]
- ICE arrests illegal alien from Haiti connected to criminal terrorist organizations - ICE | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (.gov) - September 25th, 2025 [September 25th, 2025]
- ICE, law enforcement partners searching for 2 illegal aliens who escaped after choking Border Patrol agent - ICE | U.S. Immigration and Customs... - September 23rd, 2025 [September 23rd, 2025]
- Venezuelan man responsible for sex trafficking female illegal aliens sentenced to 10 years in prison - ICE | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement... - September 19th, 2025 [September 19th, 2025]
- UK minister dismisses Trump's call for military intervention to control illegal immigration | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times - September 19th, 2025 [September 19th, 2025]
- ICE lodges detainer against illegal alien who murdered a teenage girl after she rejected his sexual advances - ICE | U.S. Immigration and Customs... - September 19th, 2025 [September 19th, 2025]
- ICE receives more than 150K job applications as Trumps crackdown on illegal immigration continues - New York Post - September 17th, 2025 [September 17th, 2025]
- ICE receives more than 150,000 job applications as Trump crackdown on illegal immigration intensifies - UNILAD - September 17th, 2025 [September 17th, 2025]
- Richard Brant and Lauren Butler: Reform UKs Plans for Getting Tough on Illegal Immigration: From Legal Reset to Sunset - UK Constitutional Law... - September 15th, 2025 [September 15th, 2025]
- ICE launches new initiative to arrest illegal aliens at immigration hearings amid DHS deportation battle - The Economic Times - September 15th, 2025 [September 15th, 2025]
- Suspected illegal aliens arrested by immigration authorities while on way to Franklin County poultry plant - 1819 News - September 13th, 2025 [September 13th, 2025]
- Twin Monster Illegal Immigration and Drug Trafficking - AMAC - September 11th, 2025 [September 11th, 2025]
- What is the government doing to tackle illegal immigration? - GOV.UK - September 11th, 2025 [September 11th, 2025]
- How many illegal migrants are in Britain? The key numbers driving the immigration debate - Sky News - September 11th, 2025 [September 11th, 2025]
- ICE Launches Operation Midway Blitz in Honor of Katie Abraham to Target Criminal Illegal Aliens Terrorizing Americans in Sanctuary Illinois - Homeland... - September 9th, 2025 [September 9th, 2025]
- Feds cite current crisis of illegal immigration in push against NJ sanctuary city orders - New Jersey Monitor - September 9th, 2025 [September 9th, 2025]
- A Bold Political Decision: The New Strict Bill Against Illegal Immigration OpEd - Eurasia Review - September 6th, 2025 [September 6th, 2025]
- ICE Boston removes illegal fugitive wanted for child rape in Jamaica - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (.gov) - September 6th, 2025 [September 6th, 2025]
- Hope and hate: how governments around the world are responding to 'illegal' immigration - SBS Australia - September 6th, 2025 [September 6th, 2025]
- Malheur County Sheriff cannot help I.C.E. with illegal immigration enforcement - KIVI-TV - September 3rd, 2025 [September 3rd, 2025]
- Baseless Allegations Of Massive Illegal Immigration Into India From Bangladesh - Eurasia Review - September 3rd, 2025 [September 3rd, 2025]
- Interim US attorney says he has been directed to go after illegal immigration - Rocky Mount Telegram - September 3rd, 2025 [September 3rd, 2025]
- Digital ID cards could be introduced to curb illegal immigration - The Independent - September 3rd, 2025 [September 3rd, 2025]
- VOTE: Do you support Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration in large US cities? - WEAR-TV - September 1st, 2025 [September 1st, 2025]
- Better Tools, Fewer Raids: The Digital Solution to Illegal Immigration - American Enterprise Institute - August 29th, 2025 [August 29th, 2025]
- ICE arrests criminal illegal alien convicted of murder - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (.gov) - August 27th, 2025 [August 27th, 2025]
- CEO used disability charity as a front for offering illegal immigration advice - The Independent - August 27th, 2025 [August 27th, 2025]
- ICE Newark arrests heavily armed illegal alien who overstayed visa by 9 years - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (.gov) - August 27th, 2025 [August 27th, 2025]
- Illegal immigration hit a record-high of 14 million in the US in 2023, Pew report finds - Salina Post - August 26th, 2025 [August 26th, 2025]
- HSI Kansas City hosts young European leaders from 15 nations to share strategies for combating transnational crime and illegal immigration - U.S.... - August 26th, 2025 [August 26th, 2025]
- ICE arrests twice-convicted, drunk-driving illegal alien whos been hiding in California for over 20 years - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement... - August 26th, 2025 [August 26th, 2025]
- Two Illegal Aliens Arrested, One Extradited to Florida for Triple Vehicular Homicide - Federation for American Immigration Reform - August 26th, 2025 [August 26th, 2025]
- Illegal immigration hit a record-high of 14 million in the US in 2023, Pew report finds - Castanet - August 22nd, 2025 [August 22nd, 2025]
- Illegal immigration hit a record-high of 14 million in the US in 2023, Pew report finds - MSN - August 22nd, 2025 [August 22nd, 2025]
- New York State Claims Right to Give Welfare to Illegal Aliens - Federation for American Immigration Reform - August 22nd, 2025 [August 22nd, 2025]
- Illegal immigration hit a record-high of 14 million in the US in 2023, Pew report finds - The Sumter Item - August 22nd, 2025 [August 22nd, 2025]
- This City Figures it Can Help Illegal Aliens More by NOT Enacting Sanctuary Policies - Federation for American Immigration Reform - August 22nd, 2025 [August 22nd, 2025]
- Illegal immigration hit a record-high of 14 million in the US in 2023, Pew report finds - FOX4KC.com - August 22nd, 2025 [August 22nd, 2025]
- Enhancing Border Security and Combatting Illegal Immigration - U.S. Department of State (.gov) - August 20th, 2025 [August 20th, 2025]
- ICE arrests 9 illegal aliens and seizes drugs, scammed gift cards at underground nightclub in California - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement... - August 18th, 2025 [August 18th, 2025]
- Archived: ICE arrests nearly 200 in Los Angeles-area operation targeting criminal aliens, illegal re-entrants, and immigration fugitives - U.S.... - August 18th, 2025 [August 18th, 2025]
- Oklahoma Moves to End In-State Tuition for Illegal Aliens - Federation for American Immigration Reform - August 18th, 2025 [August 18th, 2025]
- Never Get Used to Illegal Alien Crime. This Family Wont. - Federation for American Immigration Reform - August 14th, 2025 [August 14th, 2025]
- Clashes play out nationwide over Trump's approach to illegal immigration - KATV - August 12th, 2025 [August 12th, 2025]
- Clashes play out nationwide over Trump's approach to illegal immigration - KUTV - August 9th, 2025 [August 9th, 2025]
- Illegal immigration vs domestic crime: Where should resources go? - Cleveland.com - August 9th, 2025 [August 9th, 2025]
- Clashes play out nationwide over Trump's approach to illegal immigration - KOMO - August 7th, 2025 [August 7th, 2025]
- Ohio, South Carolina, 16 others join Texas illegal immigration fight - The Center Square - August 7th, 2025 [August 7th, 2025]
- Grand Forks Border Patrol apprehends eight people suspected of illegal immigration - Grand Forks Herald - August 7th, 2025 [August 7th, 2025]
- NC Democrats attacking one of their own over illegal immigration (08-07-2025--Hour1) - WBT Charlotte's News Talk - August 7th, 2025 [August 7th, 2025]
- Ohio, South Carolina, 16 others join Texas illegal immigration fight - Shelby News - August 7th, 2025 [August 7th, 2025]
- Third Circuit Blocks New Jersey Law Prohibiting the Private Detention of Illegal Aliens - Federation for American Immigration Reform - August 1st, 2025 [August 1st, 2025]
- ICE Philadelphia removes illegal alien from Honduras wanted for femicide, attempted homicide - ICE | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (.gov) - July 30th, 2025 [July 30th, 2025]
- Illegal immigration cost taxpayers millions in Florida last year. Heres how - WKMG - July 28th, 2025 [July 28th, 2025]
- ICE Buffalo arrests illegal alien with 9 US criminal convictions including assault, arson and robbery - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement... - July 27th, 2025 [July 27th, 2025]
- Illegal Alien Felons Wont Get Taxpayer-Funded Legal Aid in California, and Activists are Fuming - Federation for American Immigration Reform - July 27th, 2025 [July 27th, 2025]
- Two Illegal Aliens with Lengthy Criminal Backgrounds Suspected in NYC Shooting - Federation for American Immigration Reform - July 24th, 2025 [July 24th, 2025]
- Calif. college to permit criticism of men in womens sports, illegal immigration to settle free speech suit - The College Fix - July 22nd, 2025 [July 22nd, 2025]
- Nationwide protests begin against Trumps illegal immigration crackdown, health care cuts - WKMG - July 20th, 2025 [July 20th, 2025]
- Federal agents conduct illegal-immigration hiring raid at northern AZ BBQ chain - The Arizona Republic - July 18th, 2025 [July 18th, 2025]
- Fmr Biden adviser roasted over NYT illegal immigration op-ed | RISING - The Hill - July 18th, 2025 [July 18th, 2025]
- He opposes illegal immigration, but Gely won his heart - The Seattle Times - July 14th, 2025 [July 14th, 2025]
- Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration is causing uncertainty, ex-DNC official says - Fox News - July 14th, 2025 [July 14th, 2025]
- ICE Del Rio, federal partner investigation results in the sentencing of an illegal alien from Honduras for his role in an alien smuggling conspiracy -... - July 12th, 2025 [July 12th, 2025]
- Floridas Bid To Criminalize Illegal Immigration Entry Blocked By Supreme Court, For Now - Tampa Free Press - July 10th, 2025 [July 10th, 2025]
- DHS, DOJ Streamline Process for Issuing Fines to Illegal Aliens - Federation for American Immigration Reform - July 10th, 2025 [July 10th, 2025]
- He Opposes Illegal Immigration, but Gely Won His Heart - The New York Times - July 8th, 2025 [July 8th, 2025]
- Wave Of Illegal Immigration Cases Hits Texas, Over 300 Filed In One Week - Yahoo - July 8th, 2025 [July 8th, 2025]
- Court sees uptick in illegal immigration prosecutions: 'No one feels good in the courtroom.' - Buffalo News - July 8th, 2025 [July 8th, 2025]
- Jerry Shenk: Illegal immigration: Look for the political interest - pottsmerc.com - July 8th, 2025 [July 8th, 2025]
- 'A Horrific Moral Failure': Campaigner Slams Labour And Tories Over Illegal Immigration - Yahoo - July 8th, 2025 [July 8th, 2025]
- Trump's remittance tax aims to slow illegal immigration by targeting the money flow - Fox News - July 4th, 2025 [July 4th, 2025]
- San Antonio man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for transporting 25 illegal aliens inside tanker trailer following ICE Eagle Pass, federal... - July 4th, 2025 [July 4th, 2025]
- Donald Trump shatters more border records with lowest illegal immigration numbers - Washington Times - July 4th, 2025 [July 4th, 2025]
- We need cooperation between federal and state governments in stopping illegal immigration, expert says - Fox Business - July 4th, 2025 [July 4th, 2025]
- Weber County OKs accord with feds to help in the fight against illegal immigration - KSL News - July 4th, 2025 [July 4th, 2025]