More on Immigration
Hunter: Mexican officials violated rights of Marine in Mexico—offers possible fast-track for case
Jul 22, 2014
Press Release
Washington DC—U.S. Representative Duncan Hunter said today that Mexican officials violated the rights of Andrew Tahmooressi in the hours and days immediately following his arrest for mistakenly crossing the border with three legally-owned firearms...
Fence is right fix for nation’s border problems
Jul 6, 2014
Column
No different from many areas throughout Texas, New Mexico and Arizona, San Diego County is on the front line of the illegal immigration fight. The difference is that experience and results make San Diego one of the most effectively secured border...
Hunter Reaffirms Opposition to Local Illegal Immigrant Transfers
Jul 1, 2014
Press Release
Washington DC--Today, Rep. Duncan Hunter re-iterated opposition to the transfer of illegal immigrants to San Diego and Riverside Counties. The transfers are occurring at the direction of the Department of Homeland Security in light of increased...
Hunter to Escondido: Reject HHS lease application for unaccompanied minor facility
Jun 24, 2014
Press Release
Rep. Duncan Hunter issued two letters in recent days to the City of Escondido expressing firm opposition to the establishment of a facility for unaccompanied minors. The Department of Health and Human Services applied for a 5-year lease for an...
DHS to Hunter: More than 300 border incursions by Mexican military and law enforcement authorities since January 2004
Jun 17, 2014
Press Release
Washington DC—Today, Rep. Duncan Hunter received a written response from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), stating that since January 1, 2004, there have been a total of 300 documented incursions by Mexican military and law enforcement...
Hunter named chairman of House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, cites benefit to San Diego region
Jan 25, 2013
Press Release
Washington DC—Today, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA) announced that U.S. Representative Duncan Hunter will serve as chairman of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation for the 113th...
Secure the U.S.-Mexico Border First
Dec 1, 2012
Column
With the national election now in the rearview, talk of immigration reform is back. America’s immigration system is outdated and extraordinarily inefficient, but before Congress even considers debating a reform proposal of any kind, full attention...
Hunter Drafts Legislation Limiting Funds to States that Issue Driver’s Licenses to Illegal Immigrants
Sep 4, 2012
Press Release
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Duncan Hunter released draft legislation to restrict specific federal funding to states—including California—that issue driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants in accordance with the Administration’s “Deferred...
Hunter Statement on Implementation of Administration Policy Halting Deportations
Aug 15, 2012
Press Release
Washington, D.C. — Today, the President’s non-deportation policy, established through executive order, goes into effect. As many as 1.7 million illegal immigrats could become eligible for temporary legal status, as a result, including an estimated...
Hunter Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Arizona Immigration Law
Jun 25, 2012
Press Release
Washington, D.C. —Today, Congressman Duncan Hunter made the following statement on the Supreme Court’s judgment on Arizona’s immigration law: “Inaction by the federal government has forced Arizona and other states to confront the enormous strain on...
