Immigration
Like many people in Tennessee’s 8th District and across our country, I know our current immigration system is broken and in need of serious repair. We must take immediate action to secure our borders and enforce our laws. I support legal immigration and welcome people who come to our great nation to build their lives through our established citizenship process. I do not support amnesty – it is unfair to reward those who come to our country illegally, while punishing those who respect and obey the laws of our country. Illegal immigration undermines our law, our labor force and poses a national security threat. It’s unacceptable that we are the only country in the world whose immigration system puts the needs of other nations before our own. I believe that meaningful immigration reform means putting the needs of American workers first, enforcing our laws and securing our borders.