Issues – Immigration – Davis 4 U.S. Congress

Key Ideas – Immigration

Mandatory enforcement: Every unlawful entry triggers deportation proceedings — no discretion, no exceptions.
Stronger penalties: Illegal entry becomes a Class A felony with mandatory minimum sentencing; illegal re-entry punished even more severely.
End incentives: No taxpayer-funded benefits, no catch-and-release, no parole after illegal entry, and a global campaign making consequences unmistakably clear.
Restore border control: Reinstate Remain in Mexico, expand rapid-removal authority (Title 42–style), and deploy both physical barriers and advanced surveillance.
Fix asylum and refugee loopholes: Limit refugee status to one year before repatriation; deny all claims that fail clear statutory standards.
Hold states and cities accountable: Mandate ICE/local cooperation and defund sanctuary jurisdictions that obstruct federal law.
Reform the courts: Expand rapid-response immigration courts and empower lower courts to issue final removal orders to end years-long backlogs.
Protect American workers: Replace the H-1B system, end third-party visa abuse, require universal E-Verify (including 1099), and penalize employers who bypass U.S. labor.
Re-shore tech and critical jobs: Impose financial penalties for offshoring and foreign staffing to restore American wage strength and data security.
Fairness for those with no agency: Provide a structured path to legal status for individuals brought here before age 10 who are now adults.

Tom’s Vision

America cannot survive as a sovereign nation if its borders are ignored and its laws treated as optional. Washington’s refusal to enforce immigration law has created a national security crisis, strained communities, deprived Americans of the social contract previous generations enjoyed, and undermined the rule of law. It’s time to restore order, enforce deportations, and make it unmistakably clear that illegal entry will not be rewarded to the individual or employers.

1. Congress Must Write Clear, Enforceable Laws

Mandatory Deportation Proceedings: Require deportation proceedings for every individual unlawfully present in the U.S., removing prosecutorial discretion that currently shields millions from removal. If statutory requirements are unclear, they are presumed unmet.
Restore Title 42–Style Expulsion Authority: Reinstate and strengthen immediate-expulsion powers for national security, criminal activity, and public-health risks. Families entering illegally must be processed and removed under these authorities.
Felony Illegal Entry: Make illegal entry a Class A felony with mandatory minimums and no plea bargains.
Clarify the 14th Amendment: End birthright citizenship for children born to individuals who entered the country illegally. Only those lawfully present and subject to U.S. jurisdiction qualify for U.S. citizenship for their children.
Nationalize Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs): Use the interstate commerce clause to standardize CDLs nationwide, require English proficiency, and close state-level loopholes.
Replace the H1-B Visa Program: Prioritize American workers, repatriate offshored jobs, and ensure immigrant labor supplements—not replaces—the domestic workforce.
Time-Limited Refugee Status: Require repatriation after one year, ending indefinite resettlement.

2. Restore Cooperation and Enforcement on Every Level

Mandatory Detainer Compliance: Require full cooperation between ICE, Border Patrol, and local law enforcement. A single ignored detainer results in severe funding penalties.
Defund Sanctuary Jurisdictions: Cities or states obstructing federal enforcement should not receive federal benefits.
Expand and Reform Deportation Courts: Eliminate years-long backlogs with rapid-response courts and expanded lower-court authority to issue final removal orders.
Criminal Aliens: Those committing crimes against U.S. citizens should be detained in partner nations or, if convicted, removed immediately after sentence completion with no parole. Any lawful resident convicted of violent or drug-related crimes loses the right to remain.
Technology + Barriers + Remain in Mexico: Combine physical barriers with advanced surveillance. Reinstate Remain in Mexico, end catch-and-release, and ban parole into the U.S. after illegal entry. First-time illegal entry becomes a Class A felony.

3. End Incentives and Educate the Public

Ban Taxpayer-Funded Benefits: No federal spending for housing, welfare, healthcare, or education for illegal aliens. Funds go solely to removal operations.
National Public Information Campaign: Make it globally clear that illegal entry leads only to detention and deportation—not asylum, work permits, or amnesty (except for minors brought without agency).
Legal Status Verification: Schools, universities, and public programs must verify legal status before enrollment to safeguard taxpayer-funded education.
Strengthen Civic Education: Reinforce that America welcomes legal immigrants but will not tolerate illegal entry.

4. Individuals Brought Into the Country as Minors (No Agency)

A distinct population was brought into the U.S. as children without the ability to consent.

System Problem: Current law does not differentiate between those who chose to enter illegally and those brought in without agency, creating inconsistent outcomes.
Policy Direction: Individuals brought here up to age 10 and now over 18 may remain and pursue a structured path toward residency or citizenship.

5. Employer Participation and Verification Gaps

Verification Applies Only to W-2 Employees: Employers bypass E-Verify by misclassifying workers as contractors.
Cash Labor Markets: Under-the-table labor avoids taxes, wage laws, and safety rules.
Identity Theft Risks: Stolen identities go undetected without universal verification.
Employer Non-Accountability: Few consequences exist for employers who knowingly hire illegal workers.
System Challenge: Verification is not universal, enabling widespread non-compliance.

6. Abuse of the H1-B Pipeline by Outsourcing and Staffing Firms

How Abuse Works:

Outsourcing firms flood the H1-B lottery with bulk petitions.
Workers are placed at third-party worksites.
Wages are filed at the lowest legal level.
Oversight does not extend to client corporations.

Why It Persists:

The lottery does not prioritize skill or wage level.
Below-market wages depress entire industry pay bands.
Visa holders are tied to employers, trapping them.

Systemic Impact:

Wage suppression for Americans.
Exploitation of H1-B workers.
Third-party firms dominate visa allocation.
Program used for cost-cutting, not skills gaps.

Reform Plan

End Third-Party Sponsorship: If a worker performs more than 25% of work for a client, that client must sponsor them or contribute to sponsorship—not the contracting firm.
Cost Realignment: Employers pay 150% of the cost of a U.S. full-time employee (plus benefits) to hire foreign workers. Offshoring incurs a 110% penalty.
Five-Year Commitment: Employers must commit to five years of sponsorship. If the employee leaves, penalties still apply and prior employers are reimbursed.
Unemployment Restrictions: Foreign workers get six months to secure new employment but cannot receive taxpayer-funded aid. Failure to adjust status requires departure.
Universal E-Verify: Required for all workers — W-2 and 1099 — across all subcontracting chains.
U.S. Labor Priority: Penalties ensure U.S. citizens and permanent residents are considered first.
Re-shoring White-Collar Jobs: Eliminating outsourcing incentives raises wages and protects national data security.