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Jeff Merkley on Immigration
U.S. Senator, Oregon
Party positions reflect the 2024 national platforms. Senator Merkley's record is based on sponsored legislation from Congress.gov. MyPolity presents all positions without editorial judgment.
Democratic Position
Democrats generally support pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, including DACA recipients, and favor comprehensive immigration reform. The party supports increased resources for legal immigration processing and a humanitarian approach to asylum seekers at the border.
Republican Position
Republicans prioritize border security and strict enforcement of existing immigration law. The party broadly supports completing physical border barriers, ending policies they view as incentivizing illegal entry, and reforming legal immigration to favor applicants with marketable skills.
Senator Merkley's Record
Senator Merkley's record largely aligns with the Democratic platform on this issue. They have sponsored 2 bills in this area. They are most active in Health.
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