To: Jeb Bush

Tell Jeb Bush that immigrant communities need relief, not more enforcement

Jeb Bush has released a document outlining six points on how to further increase immigration enforcement at across the United States, but fails to clarify how he plans on bringing 11 million undocumented immigrants out of the shadows. By continuing to harp on the enforcement first legalization later narrative, Jeb Bush’s position on immigration remains unclear on how, and if at all, undocumented immigrants will be granted a legal immigration status.

Why is this important?

Jeb Bush’s six point plan on immigration reads more like an enforcement plan than a viable alternative to fix our broken immigration system.

Bush’s plan is a clear departure from his own claims about immigrants coming to the United States as an “act of love,” and further exemplifies how he is willing to prioritize politics over real solutions and relief for the eleven million undocumented immigrants residing in the country.

Having repeatedly stated that he plans to do away with President Obama’s executive actions on immigration, Jeb Bush is demonstrating that he plans to continue the same failed approach that many in the Republican Party have proposed before --- enforcement first, relief never.

Immigrant communities need real solutions, not half baked proposals. Leadership on this issue should be demonstrated by providing concrete steps that ensure that families will not be torn apart by a broken system.

Jeb Bush needs to be clear about his immigration reform plans!