January 1, Conservatives Rally Against Both Legal and Illegal Migration

Wyatt’s Take

• Illegal immigration dominates the conservative agenda in Washington.
• National Conservatism voices call for stricter rules on both legal and illegal entries.
• Protecting American jobs, culture, and communities is at the core of the debate.

Illegal immigration is the biggest factor holding the conservative movement together these days. Many believe the time has come to restore American culture for true Americans.

This week, leaders at the National Conservatism conference in Washington put immigration front and center. Over three days, speakers made it clear: simply removing those here illegally won’t fix things.

Former border czar Tom Homan reported sharp drops in daily border crossers and touted increased enforcement. He stated, “Just wait and see” what border agencies can achieve with more manpower.

Speakers warned about the harm from mass migration, not just illegal but legal as well. They argued that politicians, pressured by big companies, have allowed millions with unfamiliar backgrounds to weaken American ties to our homeland.

The H-1B visa program was also scrutinized, especially policies that some say threaten American jobs. As Senator Bernie Sanders once put it, “The main function of the H-1B visa program is not to hire ‘the best and the brightest,’ but rather to replace good-paying American jobs with low-wage indentured servants from abroad.”

There was a call for tightening legal immigration, ending mass amnesty proposals, and stopping the flow of foreign students and questionable asylum seekers. Suggestions included a fresh look at who gets counted in the census and who benefits from government funds and voting power.

Florida’s Attorney General James Uthmeier highlighted how counting illegal immigrants in the census gives places like California and New York greater influence in Congress and federal funding. Without counting them, 20-30 congressional seats could be up for grabs in other states.

The Trump administration wants an accurate count of real Americans to help fix this unfair system.

Many are tired of arguments that put big corporations or claims of “compassion” over the needs of American families. As Auron MacIntyre said at the conference, “Why would we, out of nowhere, import lots of people — who we are probably going to have to pay for — who aren’t part of our culture and [will] ultimately make demands in our society?”

He explained strong communities are built on shared heritage and values, providing both support and protection for their members. “The beliefs are transcendent, delivering authority from forces that no earthly power can produce,” MacIntyre noted.

Helping community members in need should be the core purpose of welfare. However, many feel the system no longer serves its own people.

For those who believe in a strong America, these issues hit close to home. Join in the conversation and make sure your voice is heard where it counts most.

Wyatt Matters

Middle America knows what’s at stake—secure borders, good jobs, and preserving our traditions. These aren’t just policies; they’re about protecting our way of life for our families now and the generations to come.

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