Immigration

To effectively address the problem of illegal immigration, we first must secure our borders and improve our system of employment verification. In addition, we must eliminate sanctuary cities by clarifying that all state and local law enforcement officials already have existing, inherent authority to enforce immigration law. I also support making it harder for illegal immigrants to find employment in the United States by requiring all employers to use the E-Verify program of electronic worker verification. With between 12 and 13 million illegal immigrants in our country and another 550,000 entering the country every year, the United States must effectively enforce the laws already on the books before we even discuss other reform alternatives.

Press Releases

Biggert Joins Latina Leaders to Highlight Importance of VAWA

Chicago, IL – U.S. Representative Judy Biggert (R-IL) today joined Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL), civil rights activist Dolores Huerta, and other Latina leaders at a press conference in Chicago to highlight the importance of reauthorizing the
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Biggert, Dold, Victim Advocates Call for Passage of VAWA

Chicago, IL – U.S. Representative Judy Biggert (R-IL-13) and U.S. Representative Robert Dold (R-IL-10) were joined by local, state, and national anti-domestic violence advocates to urge House and Senate leaders to reach a bicameral, bipartisan compr
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Biggert, GOP Members Call for Action on VAWA

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Judy Biggert (R-IL-13th) today pressed House leaders to act quickly on a bipartisan reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), the nation's primary domestic violence statute. In a letter autho
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Judy's Speeches and Statements

Statement of U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert on Former Border Patrol Agents Ramos and Compean

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Judy Biggert (R-IL-13th) today issued a statement regarding the President's decision on Monday to commute the sentences of two former border patrol agents, Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean. The two had been sentenced to 11 and 12 years in jail, respectively, for procedural violations related to their pursuit across the border and non-fatal shooting of an illegal alien drug smuggler.
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Reaction of U.S. Representative Judy Biggert (R-Il-13th) on Defeat of Motion to Proceed with Senate Immigration Bill

"I am grateful and relieved that a majority in the Senate has finally recognized what the American people want -- real border security first, not amnesty.
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