By The Diary
Stanford Wing, Democratic candidate for Congress for Pennsylvaniaraised questions about the honest structure of the immigration system in the United States during a live television interview, in which she was questioned about who would enforce the laws if the Immigration and Customs Adjustment Service (ICE).
The remarks came during a conversation Friday with NBC Philadelphia reporter Lauren Mayk, as Stanford addressed his campaign for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District.
Live pause due to question about ICE replacement
During the interview, Mayk insisted on knowing which agency would assume the functions of immigration administration if he ICE was abolished. Stanford paused before answering and acknowledged the complexity of the question.
“That’s a good question, and you can pause because I just want to think about it for a minute,” the candidate pointed out.
The journalist responded that they should continue with the interview without interruptions, so Stanford resumed the dialogue without naming a substitute agency.
Criticism of the executive branch in immigration matters
Stanford maintained that the responsibility of immigration system It should not fall to the executive branch, but to Congress.
“It’s not up to the executive branch. Therefore, not up to the president. It’s up to Congress,” he said.
He also criticized President Donald Trump’s administration’s approach to immigration, saying decisions have been influenced by political interests and not public safety.
Position on the future of the immigration system
Given the insistence on who would enforce the law in the absence of ICEStanford noted that any new system would have to be built from scratch.
“So you can’t; once it’s dissolved, you have to rebuild,” he said, while questioning the honest structure of the organization.
He also stated that the name ICE has a negative charge that would make it difficult to continue under any reform.
“I think at this point the connotation of that word is so negative that a new name would be needed,” express.
Focus on border security and migration
Stanford defended a vision that mixes border security with a humanitarian approach towards migrants.
“The people who come to this country add value, diversify and have helped build the United States,” he said.
He added that migrants who arrive in the country seek refuge and that the system should reflect that principle.
Candidacy in Pennsylvania
Ala Stanford is running for the seat being vacated by Rep. Dwight Evans. In a district with a strong Democratic leaning, the primary process will be key to defining the next member of Congress.
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