Immigration
America has always been a nation of immigrants. Immigrants have enriched our society and made tremendous contributions to our economy. This is true now more than ever. As we seek to overcome the lasting effects of the Great Recession, immigrants are engines of job-creation and a vital source of economic strength.
Since her time in the Florida Legislature, Congresswoman Wilson has been a proud voice for fairness in immigration. Our current system is broken. With backlogs lasting years, millions of people are kept from reuniting with their family members or contributing to our economy. In the immigration process, many more are deprived of the basic legal rights that our Constitution enshrines.
It's time to bring America's hardworking immigrants out of the shadows. Former President Obama showed true leadership by implementing the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy, protection a million young immigrants from deportation. The next step should be passage of the Development, Relief and Education of Alien Minors (DREAM) Act, which Congresswoman Wilson cosponsored in Congress to provide safety to countless new Americans and add upwards of $329 billion to the US economy.
Threats to DACA and other immigration reform policies reflect poorly on this congressional body and our nation. Instead of attempting to alienate and deport hardworking immigrant families we should be providing them with the tools they need to succeed here and sharing all the positive aspects America has to offer with them. Congresswoman Wilson is calling on Congress to do what America has demanded and pass a comprehensive immigration reform plan that creates a path for undocumented Americans to obtain citizenship.
Additionally, Congresswoman Wilson believes all immigrants should be treated with dignity and respect when being held in custody in ICE facilities. She has visited multiple ICE facilities to ensure that the human rights of immigrants are being upheld.
Congresswoman Wilson is fighting for an immigration system that respects families, protects human rights, and strengthens our economy.