Donald Trump

Kamala Harris

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Cornel West

Jill Stein

J.D. Vance

Chase Oliver

Tim Walz

I would “oppose every attempt to grant amnesty” to immigrants who arrived here illegally.

"Among my very first actions upon taking office will be to stop the invasion of our country."

An RFK Jr. administration would "seal the border to illegal immigration... while expanding lawful, orderly immigration."

The US immigration system needs "comprehensive reform that includes strong border security and an earned pathway to citizenship."

"Immigrants strengthen our communities. It’s time for... a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers."

The immigration system must be "radically simplif[ied] so people can come here, work, and become members of our communities without being relegated to the shadows."

"The Cornel West for President campaign for immigration justice is a call to action—a call to embrace our common humanity to extend our hands in solidarity with those who seek to share in our nation's promise."

A Jill Stein campaign will.... "[g]rant amnesty to every undocumented person in the United States, and implement a path to citizenship with expediency."

Where Do Candidates Stand on Immigration?

The administration of Los Angeles, the US's second most populated city and reportedly home to 1.3 migrants, Tuesday passed the "sanctuary city" ordinance to protect immigrants. It prohibits federal enforcement of immigration laws using city resources.

Reuters

ABC7 Los Angeles

Voted for 13-0, it codifies and enshrines immigrant protection in the city's municipal law. Los Angeles was declared a “city of sanctuary” during President-elect Donald Trump’s first term but only through a resolution and an executive order.

The New York Times

The Hill

The city will refuse to share information with federal agencies on immigrants. Minutes after its passing, the Los Angeles school education board adopted a resolution, calling for teachers' training to deal with federal immigration authorities.

The Washington Examiner

NBC Los Angeles

Posing a pushback against the incoming Trump administration's immigration and gender policy plans, the city council also declared its schools sanctuaries for LGBTQ youth. Over 12 US cities have taken pro-immigrant measures.

While "sanctuary city" is not a legal term, the cities have reportedly taken various routes to put the idea in practice, including tweaking of laws and policing norms. The President-elect has vowed to get the Congress to ban sanctuary cities.

BBC News

Tuesday's ordinance was passed a day after Trump hinted at using the military to mass deport immigrants—a matter he's dubbed a national emergency. California, where Los Angeles is located, has reportedly been a sanctuary state since 2017.

Los Angeles Declared 'Sanctuary City' to Thwart Trump Mass Deportation Plan

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