We believe that:
- Border Security: Emphasizing the completion of the border wall and reinstating policies like the “Remain in Mexico” program, which requires asylum seekers to stay in Mexico while their claims are processed.
- Legal Immigration Reform: Advocating for a well-functioning legal immigration system to deter illegal immigration and protect American jobs and taxpayers.
- Enforcement: Supporting increased funding and resources for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to enhance enforcement of existing immigration laws.
Pierce County Context
Immigration policy affects public safety, the rule of law, local services, employers, schools, and families. RPPC supports clear laws, secure borders, lawful immigration processes, and responsible government action that respects citizens and communities.
Residents often want practical information about how national and state decisions affect local budgets, law enforcement, jobs, and community trust. This page can be used to collect relevant updates, candidate positions, and public resources so Pierce County voters can follow the issue with more local context.
WisGOP Platform Context
Source: Republican Party of Wisconsin Platform, Approved by the RPW Convention – 5/18/2024.
The current Wisconsin GOP platform welcomes those who share a love of freedom and respect America's laws and borders. It describes borders as a first line of defense against lawlessness and supports a strong national defense and a common civic language.
For Pierce County, immigration policy connects to public safety, lawful work, schools, local services, community trust, and respect for citizens and legal immigrants. This page should keep that focus on the rule of law, secure borders, lawful processes, and practical effects on local communities.