Issue Position: Reforming America's Broken Immigration System

Issue Position

America's immigration system is broken. Doug understands that fixing our immigration laws will help strengthen our economy. Our current immigration system fosters a permanent underclass, something that runs contrary to our ideals as Americans. It's time for the Federal government and Congress to get serious about immigration reform.

Achieving meaningful immigration reform in Congress is a key priority of Doug's campaign and legislative agenda. When elected, Owens pledges to take immediate action to fix America's broken immigration system.

Business, community, and religious leaders are standing together, calling for action. It's time for Congress to set aside party politics and work together to pass real reform to our Nation's antiquated, ineffective immigration laws.

Doug supports a common-sense approach to immigration reform that will:

* Strengthen the security of our borders
* Uphold the law and require everyone to play by the same rules
* Keep Utah families together
* Protect the well-being of our children
* Respect the rights and dignity of those who contribute so much to our economy
* Provide a way for undocumented immigrants to square themselves with the law and continue contributing to our economy and communities
* Include a potential, non-amnesty path to American citizenship, when appropriate and once fines and penalties are paid in full. Those who emigrate legally in the first place should always take precedence.

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