Petition Summary

The United States needs an immigration policy that is firm, fair, and lawful.

We can protect our borders, respect taxpayers, provide a humane path for non-criminal immigrants already here, and ensure enforcement agencies focus on real public safety threats—not fear or randomness.

This petition proposes a balanced, three-part approach to immigration enforcement and reform.

The Problem

America’s immigration system is broken at multiple levels:

Uncontrolled border crossings strain public resources and undermine trust in government.

Millions of undocumented immigrants already living here exist in legal limbo, unable to fully contribute despite often working, paying taxes indirectly, and raising families.
Immigration enforcement practices are often perceived as arbitrary, aggressive, or disconnected from broader law-enforcement standards, eroding public confidence and community cooperation.

We need policy clarity—not chaos—and enforcement that is lawful, targeted, and accountable.

What We Propose

1. Codify Permanent Border Control Standards That Cannot Be Altered by Executive Discretion
Border enforcement and entry standards must be governed by clear federal law, not shifting executive policy.

Unauthorized entry into the United States should never be permitted under discretionary executive programs, waivers, or emergency reinterpretations.
Border control policy must be codified by Congress with:

• Explicit operational thresholds
• Mandatory enforcement triggers
• Limited and clearly defined humanitarian exceptions approved by statute—not executive order

Federal funding for border security should be stable, multi-year, and insulated from political cycles, enabling:

• Consistent staffing
• Infrastructure investment
• Technological innovation
• Long-term workforce development

This approach ensures border enforcement is:

• Predictable
• Law-based
• Consistent across administrations
• Fair to taxpayers and legal immigrants
• Border security should function like national defense or aviation safety—not a partisan policy lever.

A secure border is not anti-immigrant—it is pro-rule-of-law.

2. Employment or Education Program for Non-Criminal Individuals Already Present

For individuals currently in the United States without legal status and with no criminal record, the federal government should establish a mandatory employment or education program.

This program is not amnesty, does not erase violations of law, and does not create a guaranteed pathway to citizenship

Key principles:

Participation is voluntary but time-limited

Individuals must:

• Pass background checks
• Work legally and pay taxes with EIN, or enroll in education or job training through accredited organizations 

Legal presence is:

• Temporary
• Revocable
• Not a guarantee of permanent residency or citizenship
• Any criminal activity or failure to comply results in immediate deportation

This approach:

• Restores legal accountability
• Brings people into the tax system
• Reduces underground labor markets
• Preserves the rule of law while avoiding unnecessary family separation

3. Refocus ICE on Criminal Activity Only

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be strictly limited to targeting individuals involved in criminal activity.

ICE operations should require evidence-based cases

Enforcement should be conducted in coordination with:

• FBI
• State and/or local law enforcement

Random detentions, fear-based raids, and non-targeted enforcement undermine public trust and community safety.  Law enforcement works best when communities are not afraid to cooperate.

Why This Matters

This proposal:

• Protects U.S. borders and taxpayers
• Preserves human dignity
• Strengthens public safety
• Restores confidence in the rule of law
• Avoids political extremes on both sides

America can be secure and fair.

Call to Action

We call on Congress and the Administration to pursue a balanced immigration framework that:

• Secures borders
• Legalizes non-criminal contributors already here
• Limits enforcement to genuine public safety threats

Sign this petition if you believe immigration policy should be lawful, humane, and rational.