FAIR Issues Immigration Policy Transition Plan Inside. for the New Administration and Congress SANCTUARY CITIES REMAIN n the expectation of a new admin- crisis, FAIR’s “Immigration Priorities DEFIANT FOLLOWING ELECTION istration focused on promoting the for the 2017 Presidential Transition” PAGE 2 public interest in immigration policy, urges undoing the egregious abuses of FAIR EXIT POLL REVEALS I FAIR prepared a detailed transition executive power by President Obama, SURPRISING TRENDS PAGE 4 plan laying out achievable short- and mandating E-Verify use, and strength- long-term policy goals for all aspects ening border security and immigration ACROSS THE COUNTRY PAGE 5 of immigration policy. The transition law enforcement. The transition plan plan was unveiled at a Washington news also calls for a public interest overhaul RETIRED GENERAL JOHN KELLY A conference that was covered by many of of the nation’s legal immigration system GOOD CHOICE FOR DHS HEAD PAGE 6 the nation’s leading news outlets. led by a reduction in overall immigrant Among the recommendations for admittance to the United States. ILLEGAL ALIEN ADVOCACY NETWORK STRATEGIES FOR addressing the mass illegal immigration TRUMP PRESIDENCY CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 PAGE 7 Jeff Sessions: True Immigration Reform Advocate to Head Department of Justice. resident-elect Donald Trump’s first Pcabinet appointment was the selec- tion of Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions to serve as attorney general. During his 20-year career in the United States Senate, Sessions stood out as the pre- eminent voice for true immigration reform and as an tireless advocate for the interests of the American people 25 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, NW SUITE 330 in immigration policy. Throughout WASHINGTON, DC 20001 the 2016 campaign, Sessions was a key (202) 328 7004 advisor to Trump on immigration policy Attorney General appointee Jeff [email protected] — an issue that was instrumental Sessions (R) with Vice President- VISIT US ON THE WEB AT WWW.FAIRUS.ORG in Trump’s election. As U.S. Attorney elect Mike Pence (L). CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 2 FAIR IMMIGRATION REPORT DECEMBER 2016 / JANUARY 2017 3 The Voters have Spoken and…Sanctuary Jurisdiction Politicians Don’t Care FAIR TRANSITION PLAN continued n Nov. 8, Voters responded to Donald Trump’s call for Highlights from the report: Immigration Priorities for the O 2017 Presidential Transition The full blueprint for A Special Report from the Federation enhanced immigration enforcement for American Immigration Reform true immigration reform by electing him president. Almost ● Repeal all Obama administration executive under the incoming immediately after the race was called, policy decisions that have effectively administration and the local elected officials in sanctuary exempted nearly 90 percent of all immigration 115th Congress can be jurisdictions around the country law violators from enforcement, including the found at FAIR’s website, unconstitutional Deferred Action for Childhood responded by telling American voters FAIRus.org. that they don’t care, pledging to Arrivals (DACA) program. redouble their efforts to shield ● Enact legislation that removes incentives illegal aliens — including criminal and rewards for illegal immigration. These include mandatory use of E-Verify by ● End to sanctuary jurisdictions that illegally aliens — from federal immigration employers to ensure that U.S. jobs are filled impede or obstruct immigration enforcement, enforcement. threat of a presidential veto under Janet Napolitano, who resolutely by legal workers; eliminate non-emergency, including the denial of certain federal funds Their defiant response to the will President Obama, congressional refused to enforce immigration laws nonessential public benefits and services to to those jurisdictions. of the voters is hardly surprising. Much Republicans balked at withhold- when she ran DHS, assured illegal illegal aliens; implement already legislated ● Reduce overall immigration levels to the same defiance of the public will ing certain federal funds from aliens on campus that the schools biometric entry/exit requirements; end more historic norms of about 300,000 (not to mention public safety) was sanctuary jurisdictions. With that would shield them from poten- “birthright citizenship” for the children of annually. Significantly reducing overall displayed when San Francisco’s threat removed, Congress will have tial enforcement under the Trump illegal aliens and birth tourists. levels of immigration is consistent with the sanctuary policies led directly to the no excuse for not taking action administration. “While we still do ● Foreclose the possibility of amnesty for recommendations of the Jordan Commission immigration law violators. in the 1990s, which was endorsed by killing of Kate Steinle. against jurisdictions that obstruct not know what policies and prac- President Bill Clinton. During his campaign, President- immigration enforcement. tices the incoming federal admin- ● Enhance border security, including ● End to family chain migration by limiting elect Trump repeatedly supported Among those sanctuary advo- istration may adopt… we felt it additional border infrastructure and manpower. family-based immigration to spouses and conditioning federal funding on cities’ cates striking a defiant tone was necessary to reaffirm that [UC] will unmarried minor children of the principal willingness to cooperate with federal Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. act upon its deeply held conviction ● Enhance enforcement against immigration immigrant. law violators. While removal of criminal and immigration officials. Trump vowed Emanuel stated, “To all those who that all members of our commu- ● Implement a merit-based to “end the sanctuary cities” and are… very nervous and filled with nity have the right to work, study, dangerous foreign nationals must remain a priority, all illegal aliens must be subject to selection system that places all prospective said those “that refuse to cooper- anxiety as we’ve spoken to, you are and live safely and without fear at removal. immigrants, regardless of race, religion or ate with federal authorities will not safe in Chicago, you are secure in all UC locations,” Napolitano said, national origin on a level playing field. receive taxpayer dollars.” With the Chicago, and you are supported in ignoring the fact that illegal aliens Chicago.” To be clear, Emanuel was do not have a right to work, study not referring to Chicago residents or live in the United States. SESSIONS FOR AG continued who are nervous and filled with Notwithstanding the bluster from anxiety because of the city’s bur- sanctuary city mayors or univer- General, Sessions will wield enormous influence both as In the Senate, Sessions spearheaded successful efforts geoning crime and murder rate. sity presidents, the Trump admin- an advisor to the president and as the nation’s top law to derail massive amnesty legislation under both Presidents He was speaking to illegal aliens, istration will have the authority enforcement officer. George W. Bush and Barack Obama. In 2006, 2007 including those who commit crimes to enforce immigration laws any- Under President Obama, the Department of Justice and again in 2013, Sessions argued passionately against in his city. “Chicago will always be where in the United States and (DOJ) was used to advance the administration’s political legislation that promoted the interests of illegal aliens and a sanctuary city,” he assured them. the federal government will have agenda on immigration — suing state and local govern- cheap labor employers over those of the American people. Similar statements were issued by the ability to withhold appropriate ments that attempted to assist in immigration enforce- FAIR worked closely with Sessions and his staff mayors of other cities, including funding, or even file suit against ment, while ignoring illegal sanctuary policies that during these legislative battles and we look forward to Bill de Blasio in New York and Eric jurisdictions that impede federal obstructed immigration enforcement. With Sessions at working with him, as attorney general, to ensure that Garcetti in Los Angeles. immigration enforcement. the helm, we will likely see firm federal efforts to rein immigration laws that were enacted to protect the inter- In what amounts to a symbolic act, in sanctuary policies and greater cooperation with state ests and security of the American people are carried out. University of California President and local governments that seek an active role in deter- ring illegal immigration. 4 FAIR IMMIGRATION REPORT DECEMBER 2016 / JANUARY 2017 5 FAIR Exit Polling Finds Support for Trump Immigration Positions, Including Among Hispanics and Union Members mmigration featured prominently in the 2016 election, we are not doing enough to enforce immigration laws, Across Iand in no other recent election was there as sharp a compared with 15.5 percent who think we are doing too distinction between the positions of the two candidates much. the Country vying for the presidency. According to a nationwide Despite fierce opposition to President-elect Trump’s New York exit poll conducted on behalf of FAIR, President-elect stances on immigration from Hispanic leadership orga- Donald Trump’s positions on immigration were gener- nizations and labor unions, the exit polling suggest that In 2014, New York City unveiled a program that issues identification cards to people who are in- ally favored by voters, including two key demographics those positions helped him among those