Vice President Kamala Harris, addressing a rally in Glendale, Arizona, pledged to sign legislation that would grant amnesty to millions of illegal aliens and impose nationwide mail-in voting if she is elected president in 2024. The announcement signals a significant shift in immigration policy and electoral processes, highlighting Harris’s commitment to what she calls "comprehensive reform."
During the rally, Harris emphasized the need for sweeping changes to the U.S. immigration system, describing it as "broken." She proposed a pathway to citizenship for the estimated 11 to 22 million illegal aliens currently residing in the United States. "We know our immigration system is broken, and we know what it takes to fix it: comprehensive reform," Harris declared. Her plan includes robust border security measures coupled with what she terms an "earned pathway to citizenship," a move that could drastically alter the workforce landscape in the U.S. by injecting millions of newly legalized foreign workers into the economy.
Kamala Harris has endorsed the amnesty open borders plan on the right of this chart, while claiming to be tough on the border.
The policies on the left are what conservatives outlined in the House.
No one is fooled by Kamala’s radical opens borders agenda. pic.twitter.com/1U7pQjQqC4
— Wade Miller (@WadeMiller_USMC) August 3, 2024
Critics argue that such an amnesty would place significant strain on American workers, particularly those in the middle and working classes, who would face increased competition for jobs. Heritage Foundation economist E.J. Antoni told Breitbart News that the job growth witnessed under the Biden-Harris administration has disproportionately benefited foreign-born workers, including illegal aliens. This influx has occurred even as millions of native-born Americans have fallen out of the workforce. "What that essentially means is that all of the job growth we have seen has been going to foreign-born workers," Antoni stated, emphasizing the potential economic impact of Harris's proposed amnesty.
In addition to her immigration plan, Harris also promised to "finally pass" the Freedom to Vote Act, legislation that would enshrine nationwide no-excuse mail-in voting. This law would ensure that voters across the country could cast their ballots by mail, using drop boxes if necessary, without needing to provide any reason for not voting in person. The proposed law would also automatically register voters unless they choose to opt out, a process that typically occurs through Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offices in states where automatic voter registration is already in place.
WATCH: Kamala Harris rages at press conference for illegal immigrants saying people shouldn't say "Merry Christmas" until they get amnesty. pic.twitter.com/XUDCv3griU
— MAGA War Room (@MAGAIncWarRoom) August 1, 2024
However, this part of Harris’s plan has raised concerns among conservatives, who argue that it could lead to widespread voter fraud. Past incidents, such as the discovery of nearly 400 foreign nationals on the voter rolls in Cook County, Illinois, since 2007, have been cited as evidence of the potential risks associated with DMV-based voter registration.
Harris’s proposals have been met with staunch opposition from Republicans, who see them as part of a broader strategy to secure Democratic dominance in future elections by drastically altering the voter base. Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS), for instance, has been vocal in his criticism of efforts to allow non-citizens to vote, framing them as an attack on the integrity of U.S. elections.
He recently introduced legislation aimed at preventing the District of Columbia from granting municipal voting rights to foreign nationals, including illegal aliens. "Joe Biden has erased our borders, undermined our national security, and threatened our sovereignty," Marshall stated, in a critique that also targets Harris's broader electoral reforms.
The vice president's remarks and proposals underscore the deeply divided nature of the current U.S. political landscape, particularly on issues of immigration and voting rights. Harris's promises are likely to become central themes in the 2024 presidential race, setting the stage for what could be a pivotal election in determining the future direction of U.S. policy on these critical issues.
