Democrats’ ‘Immigrants First’ Policy

Judge Daniels mistakenly claims there’s “absolutely no support in the history of U.S. immigration law” for it. Daniels needs a refresher course. In 1882, as immigration soared, Congress voted to exclude “any person unable to take care of himself or herself without becoming a public charge.” That law is still on the books. In 1999, President Bill Clinton redefined “public charge” to include only those receiving cash welfare payments, not health care, food stamps or housing help — a distinction without a difference, as these giveaways use taxpayers’ cash….

As global migration soars, nearly every developed country has adopted rules requiring immigrants to be self-sufficient. Denmark, Germany and Austria bar them from using welfare. Finland and Belgium require proof of employment.

But here, Democrats oppose any limits on immigration, tarring those who disagree as “racists.” That name-calling divides the nation. We need a civil debate over how to welcome migrants to keep our economy growing yet still put our own needy first.

ConservativeChick

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