________________________________________ CRUZ PLAN TO STOP ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION HIGHLIGHTS
"It's not that we don't know how to solve illegal immigration. What is missing is the political will to get it done. And, as president, I will get it done. We will secure the borders." - Ted Cruz
SECURE THE BORDER
A Cruz Administration's first priority for immigration reform will be to secure the U.S.-Mexico border. We will:
* Build a wall that works. The unsecured border with Mexico invites illegal immigrants, criminals, and terrorists to tread on American soil. I will complete the wall.
* Triple the number of Border Patrol agents. Securing the border is the federal government's obligation. I will dedicate the force necessary to do that. * Increase vital aerial surveillance and other technology along the border. Adding boots on the ground is not enough. Eyes in the sky and other equipment are necessary to find and detain all illegal entrants.
Finish the biometric tracking system at our nation's ports of entry. It is disgraceful that our federal government cannot keep track of those who enter the country. I will complete a biometric RULE OF LAW
We need a President who will follow the law, hold those who break it accountable, and take seriously the duty to protect Americans. To restore the Rule of Law, a Cruz Administration will:
* End President Obama's illegal amnesty.
* I will restore our commitment to enforcement, public safety, and the Rule of Law by rededicating DHS to fully enforcing the law, including through deportations and returns.
* End sanctuary policies, sign Kate's Law, and deport criminal immigrants. There are about 340 sanctuary jurisdictions in the United States. They make a mockery of our laws and endanger our citizens. I will end support for these jurisdictions.
* Prohibit illegal immigrants from receiving financial benefits and strengthen E-Verify. American taxpayers should not be funding benefits for those who are here illegally, and American jobs should not go to those who are here illegally. I will protect Americans'al executive memoranda rewarding illegality. I will rescind each and every one on myfirst day in office. * *Increase deportations and end catch-and-release. Our laws are not being enforced
Of course I agree with this, but as others have pointed out, Ted specifically (and only) mentions "criminal immigrants".
He leaves a gaping hole there to allow tens of millions of ordinary illegals wide latitude and possible 'prosecutorial discretion'. Coupled with his public statements about having "conversations", it's troubling, to say the least.