Below is a quick overview of each candidate's positions and plans for immigration and border security. More: https://www.texastribune.org/2023/08/02/texas-mexico-border-arrests-biden-migration-plan/Former President Donald Trump (R)As president, Trump implemented a policy of separating migrant families at the southern border and partially built a border wall. During his 2016 presidential campaign, he said he did not support a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. Asa Hutchinson (R)Hutchinson has advocated for a state-based visa system, allowing each state to design its own immigration policies. More: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/elections/presidential/caucus/2023/07/29/doug-burgum-says-texas-razor-wire-buoy-barrier-is-on-biden/70492637007/Former U.S. Rep. Will Hurd (R)Hurd has criticized both President Biden's and former President Trump's immigration policies.
Source: CNN September 21, 2023 16:03 UTC