Issue Position: Immigration: Liberty and justice for all

Issue Position

Our federal immigration laws need to be consistent with our constitutional values and treat all individuals with dignity and respect. We must all fight for humane immigration reform that provides legalization and a path to citizenship to the 11 million undocumented immigrants that are currently contributing to our economy and the social fabric of our country. Our federal immigration policies should strive to bring the undocumented community out of the shadows, reunite families, and provide protections to exploited immigrant workers.

"I support policies like the DREAM Act that will give our young people an opportunity to live and work without fear of deportation, and will also pay dividends to our state's economy. As Associate Dean of the UNM School of Law, I expanded our clinic's work in providing legal aid to immigrants and other under-served New Mexicans. More recently I led a non-profit that focused on holistically serving survivors of domestic violence in immigrant communities around Central New Mexico. I know first hand of the terror our current president's immigration policies are causing in our communities and in Congress, I will work towards rewriting policies that are fair and honor the values of our constitution."

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