Congressman Scalise is opposed to giving amnesty to the millions of illegal immigrants currently living in our country. He does not want to reward those who have committed a crime. Amnesty programs will only encourage more illegal aliens to cross …

Feb 4, 2024 · "Here’s what the people pushing this ‘deal’ aren’t telling you: It accepts 5,000 illegal immigrants a day," said House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., in a Feb. 4 X post. But that’s not...

Feb 5, 2024 · “House Republicans oppose the Senate immigration bill because it fails in every policy area needed to secure our border and would actually incentivize more illegal immigration. “Among its many flaws, the bill expands work authorizations for illegal aliens while failing to include critical asylum reforms.

Feb 5, 2024 · Republican critics have quickly twisted one element of a bipartisan compromise bill unveiled on Sunday to misleadingly suggest that it permits 5,000 migrants to enter the country illegally every...

May 1, 2023 · WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on Fox News’ The Story with Martha MacCallum to hammer the Biden administration for its reckless open-border policies that are driving illegal immigration, human rights abuses, and deaths caused by fentanyl overdoses.

Feb 5, 2024 · Scalise echoed past remarks by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), citing claims that the bill would allow 5,000 migrants per day — a point negotiators have said repeatedly is a falsehood — and criticizing the asylum provisions in the nascent proposal.

Jan 22, 2025 · House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., center, joined from left by Rep. Jeff Hurd, R-Colo., Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain, R-Mich., and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., during a news conference at the Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Oct 28, 2024 · House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., said former President Donald Trump will move quickly to tighten laws against illegal immigration if he wins the White House.

Feb 5, 2024 · "It fails in every policy area needed to secure our border and would actually incentivize more illegal immigration," Johnson said in a joint statement with House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R ...

2 days ago · U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said it made an average of 710 immigration arrests daily from Thursday through Monday, up from a daily average of 311 in a 12-month period through September under President Joe Biden. If that rate holds, it would surpass ICE’s previous high mark set in the Obama administration, when daily arrests ...