America’s immigration system is broken—and it’s not broken by accident. It’s broken because for decades, politicians from both parties have been too cowardly, too corrupt, or too comfortable to fix it. And the people who suffer most? The immigrants who already call this country home—including hundreds of thousands of DACA recipients who’ve been strung along by a government that loves their labor but won’t give them the dignity of legal recognition.

Let me be clear: I believe in a strong, secure, and fair immigration system. One that respects our borders, yes—but also respects the humanity of the people crossing them. One that upholds our laws without throwing compassion out the window. And one that recognizes that America’s strength has always come from people who were willing to risk everything for a better life—not from those who build walls to keep them out.

We have immigrants working the hardest jobs, paying taxes, building businesses, and serving in our military—and still living in fear that one bad election or one cruel policy shift will rip their lives apart. That’s not just a policy failure—it’s a moral failure.

And then there’s DACA—a program that should’ve been a stepping stone to permanent status, not a bureaucratic game of chicken. These are people who were brought here as children. They’ve done everything right. They are Americans in every way but paperwork. And still, spineless politicians kick the can down the road year after year while real people live in limbo.

If you’re a member of Congress and you’ve ever used DACA as a bargaining chip, you’re not a public servant—you’re a disgrace.

I won’t play those games.

We need:

• A path to citizenship for DACA recipients—now.

• Common-sense immigration reform that balances compassion with clarity.

• Funding to clear the immigration court backlog so people aren’t stuck in limbo for years.

• Support for local communities trying to help immigrants integrate, find work, and live with dignity.

We don’t need more cruelty. We don’t need more political theater. We need action.

And if I have anything to say about it, we’re going to take out the trash that’s kept this broken system in place for far too long.