Vitter Works on Targeted Immigration Reforms, Enforcement
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator David Vitter (R-La.) today introduced several targeted bills, and cosponsored others, to enforce immigration law and reform policies that have been abused by illegal immigrants. “Acknowledging a need for immigration reform is one thing, agreeing on enforcemen... Read More
Vitter Bill: Illegals that Vote in Federal Elections Subject to Deportation
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator David Vitter (R-La.) today introduced a bill that would make it a deportable offense for illegal aliens and noncitizens who vote in federal elections. There are estimates of tens of thousands of illegal aliens registered to vote in the U.S. “While this may so... Read More
Vitter Supports ICE Agents Lawsuit Against Administration
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Sen. David Vitter said he supports the lawsuit filed today by ten law enforcement agents of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement against Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano for the administration’s directive commanding agents to release certain illegal al... Read More
ICYMI: Vitter slams administration on border security (Lafayette Daily Advertiser)
In Case You Missed It: Vitter slams administration on border security (Lafayette Daily Advertiser) Excerpts: “The O... Read More
Vitter Disappointed in Supreme Court on AZ Law
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Sen. David Vitter today expressed disappointment with most of the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Arizona immigration law. Vitter did applaud the court’s upholding of the portion of the law that allows police offers to check immigration status. “All the Ari... Read More
Vitter: Obama Immigration Decision Still Puts Amnesty Before Securing Our Borders
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Sen. David Vitter, chairman of the U.S. Senate Border Security and Enforcement First Immigration Caucus, today made the following statement in response to the White House announcement that the federal government will halt the... Read More
End Handouts for Illegals: By Sen. David Vitter (National Review Online)
In Case You Missed It: End Handouts for Illegals: By Sen. David Vitter (National Review Online) Excerpts: “The federal government is handing out $4.2 billion a year to illegal aliens. “This... Read More
Vitter: Eliminate Tax Credit Handouts to Illegal Aliens
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Sens. David Vitter (R-La.) and Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) took to the Senate floor to ask for unanimous consent to pass the Child Tax Credit Integrity Preservation Act, which would prevent illegal aliens from claiming tax credits intended for American citizens and legal residents.
Vitter Demands Answers to Possible Census Survey Errors
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Sen. David Vitter today sent a letter asking the U.S. Census Bureau to investigate survey errors in Franklinton, Louisiana. Vitter expressed concerns that errors may result in inaccurate population measures that have affected Louisiana congressional representation. Vitter’s... Read More
Vitter: Arizona Immigration Law is Absolutely Constitutional
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Sen. David Vitter today made the following statement in advance of the Arizona immigration law heading to the U.S. Supreme Court. “The Arizona law is absolutely constitutional. If President Obama doesn't want states to act on immigration, he should start doing... Read More