The DREAM Act was intended to benefit illegal immigrants who were brought here as children, the most sympathetic subset among our large illegal immigrant population. Jan C. Ting actbenefitbring Change image and share on social
The goal of immigration policy should be what is in the best interests of the American people as a whole. I would recommend limiting immigration to spouses and minor children of citizens, plus additional immigrants chosen for special skills needed in the U.S. Jan C. Ting additionalamericanchild share on social
Border enforcement coupled with employer sanctions and threatening employers who hire immigration law violators is insufficient. Jan C. Ting bordercoupleemployer Change image and share on social
Both my parents were immigrants, as were many of their friends, the parents of the children with whom I grew up. Of course I respect and admire immigrants and their undeniable contributions to America, as we all should. Jan C. Ting admireamericachild share on social
Protecting national security amounts to looking for needles in a haystack. The work becomes more difficult if the haystack is larger. Restricting immigration generally, and illegal immigration in particular, limits growth in the haystack, and supports protection of national security. Jan C. Ting amountdifficultgenerally share on social
Prolonged unemployment is a tragedy of broken lives, broken families, foreclosed homes, and life without health insurance. Jan C. Ting breakfamilyforeclose Change image and share on social
Illegal immigrants make a rational choice when they decide to violate our immigration laws. They weigh the costs, including the risks of getting caught, against the benefits of a better life. Jan C. Ting benefitcatchchoice Change image and share on social
Besides taking jobs from American workers, illegal immigration creates huge economic burdens on our health care system, our education system, our criminal justice system, our environment, our infrastructure and our public safety. Jan C. Ting americanburdencare share on social
I personally believe that a democratic society is morally entitled to set and enforce a limit on the number of new immigrants admitted each year. Jan C. Ting admitdemocraticenforce Change image and share on social
I respect those who openly advocate for unlimited immigration to the United States. Open borders is an intellectually coherent, defensible position. Jan C. Ting advocatebordercoherent Change image and share on social
