What have the Republicans proposed as a solution to illegal immigration?
The Republican candidates for president have proposed that the first priority should be on securing the nation’s borders before offering temporary worker assistance or amnesty to illegal immigrants already within our borders. McCain has proposed a doubling of the size of the U.S. Border Patrol and a border fence, a crackdown on employers who hire illegal immigrants and a “guest worker” program that offers temporary visas. Romney advocates for a border fence, opposes amnesty for undocumented workers, and wants to institute an employment verification system. Republicans generally oppose amnesty programs. 5. What have the Democrats proposed as a solution to illegal immigration? The Democrats support a path to legalization for illegal immigrants already in the country that includes learning English and paying a fine for illegal entry. Senator Clinton and Senator Obama have proposed toughened penalties against employers who hire illegal immigrants. Both have voted for a fence along the Mexi
