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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."

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"Broader trends in consumer demand likely contributed to slowing job growth in those industries that are more exposed to undocumented workers (construction, leisure and hospitality, and other services). "

“The construction inflow of potential workers has been turned off.”

“With many undocumented construction workers self-deporting or simply not showing up to work anymore even though they remain in the country, many of these contractors haven’t replaced that talent.”

"A sudden contraction of that workforce would likely drive up food prices, exacerbate housing shortages, and strain already overburdened health care systems."

"Mass deportations would cause labor shortages in vital industries like agriculture, housing, and health care—raising costs for all Americans."

Will Current U.S. Immigration Policy Have a Measurable Economic Impact on U.S. Industries Such as Agriculture, Construction & Hospitality?

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced June 25 that the "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention center in the Everglades has permanently closed, with all detainees transferred to other facilities. DeSantis said the facility, open since July 2025, was always intended as a temporary measure.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced June 25 that the "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention center in the Everglades has permanently closed, with all detainees transferred to other facilities. DeSantis said the facility, open since July 2025, was always intended as a temporary measure.

DeSantis said more than 21,000 people were processed or staged for deportation through the facility during its operation. White House border czar Tom Homan, who appeared alongside DeSantis at a press conference at the site, praised the governor's cooperation with federal immigration officials.

DeSantis said more than 21,000 people were processed or staged for deportation through the facility during its operation. White House border czar Tom Homan, who appeared alongside DeSantis at a press conference at the site, praised the governor's cooperation with federal immigration officials.

The facility was assembled in a matter of days at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport in Ochopee and could hold up to 5,000 detainees. Court records indicate it cost approximately $1 million per day to operate, with total costs estimated at over $1 billion.

The facility was assembled in a matter of days at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport in Ochopee and could hold up to 5,000 detainees. Court records indicate it cost approximately $1 million per day to operate, with total costs estimated at over $1 billion.

Detainees and former guards described poor conditions at the facility, including worms in food, toilets that did not flush, floors flooded with fecal waste and swarms of mosquitoes. A federal judge ruled in March that ICE and Florida officials must allow detainees access to legal counsel.

Detainees and former guards described poor conditions at the facility, including worms in food, toilets that did not flush, floors flooded with fecal waste and swarms of mosquitoes. A federal judge ruled in March that ICE and Florida officials must allow detainees access to legal counsel.

Environmental advocates and the Miccosukee Tribe filed lawsuits arguing the facility was built without required environmental impact reviews and damaged the fragile Everglades ecosystem. Friends of the Everglades attorney Paul J. Schwiep said the groups would pursue court action to ensure environmental damage is "fully addressed."

Environmental advocates and the Miccosukee Tribe filed lawsuits arguing the facility was built without required environmental impact reviews and damaged the fragile Everglades ecosystem. Friends of the Everglades attorney Paul J. Schwiep said the groups would pursue court action to ensure environmental damage is "fully addressed."

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced plans to transfer county-owned land at the airfield to the National Park Service and Everglades restoration partners for permanent conservation. The mayor cited the site's remote location, limited aviation value and high maintenance costs as factors in the decision.

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced plans to transfer county-owned land at the airfield to the National Park Service and Everglades restoration partners for permanent conservation. The mayor cited the site's remote location, limited aviation value and high maintenance costs as factors in the decision.

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