Immigration
Enforcing the Law and Fixing a Broken System
Illegal immigration is lawless, reckless, and costly. It strains public resources, undercuts American workers, and creates a humanitarian crisis at the border. An unsecured border brings violence, drug trafficking, and human trafficking into our communities.
Enforcing the Law Starts with Criminal Deportation
Public safety comes first.
Criminal illegal aliens, especially violent offenders, must be deported. Sanctuary policies are lawless and dangerous—they protect criminals at the expense of law-abiding citizens.
Deportation Alone Is Not a Strategy
Deportation-only approaches are failed strategies. They are not realistic, and they are not sustainable.
Enforcement without reform leads to chaos. Deportation is not a substitute for legislative reform.
Legal Immigration Strengthens America
America is a nation of laws and opportunity.
My father-in-law came to America from Cuba as a young man. He worked hard, followed the law, and built a life for his family. He is living proof of the American Dream.
We need an attainable path to legal residency for hardworking, freedom-seeking people. Reform should mean lawful, controlled, and purposeful immigration—not federal entitlements or voting rights for non-citizens.
Fixing a Broken Legal System
The current legal immigration system is inefficient and outdated. The lottery-based system creates long wait times and limited success.
Recommendations for Congress:
- Move toward a dynamic, skill-based system aligned with workforce needs
- Streamline legal pathways for industries facing labor shortages
- Partner with major employers through simplified sponsorship programs
- Allow temporary, role-specific workers in sectors like agriculture, caregiving, and construction
A working legal system reduces illegal immigration and strengthens the economy.
A Practical, Lawful Path Forward
Two basic truths:
- Cannot allow millions to enter illegally while others wait in line.
- Economy depends on immigrant labor.
What we lack is leadership to enforce the law and fix the system.
Where I Stand
Illegal immigration is lawless and reckless. It harms both Americans and immigrants. Criminals here illegally must be deported, but deportation alone is not a solution.
Most immigrants are not criminals. They strengthen our economy. We need to restore order, fairness, and humanity by enforcing the law, securing the border, and reforming legal immigration in a smart and controlled way.
A Government Families Can Trust Again
Meg Strickland's campaign is about restoring normalcy—a government that works, an economy families can rely on, and leadership we can trust. It means Congress provides systems that support Americans and reflects the values of responsibility, stability, and respect.
If you're ready for steady, common-sense leadership and a return to normal, Meg asks for your support. Together, we can change the tone and tactics of Congress—for our families and for the next generation.