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Could the "Dignity Act" turn out to be a blessing?

Posted on 4/10/26 at 10:44 am
Posted by deuceiswild
South La
Member since Nov 2007
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Posted on 4/10/26 at 10:44 am
I don't believe for a split second those republicans who support this bill are smart enough to play this sort of chess game.... but immigration was the single biggest issue that got Trump elected.

Even after the deportation fiasco in Minneapolis, support for mass deportation is still high, even among democrats. Secure borders is still massively popular. I'd have to think that any sort of amnesty would be massively unpopular based on that. Even among democrats.

Trump will never sign it, and I doubt he even gets a chance to veto it. But simply having this bill in the news seems like not a good idea for those who truly would like to see it passed. I think it can help Trumps cause in the midterms. Probably not enough if we're gonna be honest... but I don't see this bill being in the news hurting him.

Or am I missing something?
Posted by VoxDawg
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Posted on 4/10/26 at 10:48 am to
Posted by LSUbest
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Member since Aug 2007
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Posted on 4/10/26 at 10:49 am to
quote:

The Dignity Act of 2025 (H.R. 4393), introduced by Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-TX), is a bipartisan proposal aiming to overhaul U.S. immigration policy. It couples strict border security—including enhanced infrastructure and mandatory E-Verify—with a 7-year, voluntary "Dignity Program" allowing undocumented immigrants to earn legal, renewable status, work legally, and pay restitution without a direct path to citizenship.
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Core Components of the Dignity Act (H.R. 4393)
Border Security & Enforcement: Increases investments in technology and staffing at the border, ends "catch-and-release," and mandates nationwide E-Verify to prevent unauthorized employment.
The Dignity Program: Allows undocumented immigrants living in the U.S. for at least five years to work and live legally for 7 years. Participants must pass criminal background checks, pay back taxes, and pay $5,000 in restitution over the 7 years.
Dignity Status: Upon completing the 7-year program, individuals can renew their legal status indefinitely but will not have access to federal means-tested benefits.
Redemption Program: An optional, subsequent 5-year program that allows participants who complete the Dignity Program, learn English, and study U.S. civics to earn a legal pathway to permanent residency.
Dreamer Protections: Provides a direct pathway to permanent residency for eligible Dreamers (individuals brought to the U.S. as children).
Economic Focus: Funds the program through immigrant restitution payments rather than taxpayer money, aiming to address labor shortages in agriculture and other industries.

Current Status & Support
The bill is highly bipartisan, supported by a mix of Republican and Democratic co-sponsors. It is supported by various business and faith-based organizations looking for a comprehensive solution to the roughly 11 million undocumented individuals currently in the country.


No.

Deport them.

All of them, and their grandchildren too.
Posted by VoxDawg
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Posted on 4/10/26 at 10:49 am to
Posted by VoxDawg
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Posted on 4/10/26 at 10:49 am to
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So, I did exactly what you asked and I sat down and read ALL 261 pages of your bill.

It does support mass amnesty and I'll tell you exactly where:

Pages 162-170... The Dream Act:

You grant conditional lawful permanent resident status to ILLEGAL ALIENS who:

>Have been continuously present in the U.S. since January 1, 2021
>Entered before age 18
>Meet education, employment, or military service requirements
>Pass criminal background checks

On top of this, in Sec. 2102(b)(3)(B), DACA recipients get fast-tracked to conditional green card status.

...which is literally mass amnesty

BUT THE BILL GOES EVEN FURTHER!!!

On pages 204-217, you present the Dignity Program:

This is a separate track for illegal aliens who don't qualify for the Dream Act.

If you are an illegal aliens who:

> Was continuously present since December 31, 2020
>Pay a $1,000 upfront "restitution" fee
>Submit biometrics, pass a background check
>No felony convictions

You get work authorization + travel authorization + deferred removal for 7 years

After completing the 7-year program (paying $7,000 total in fees, staying employed, obeying laws, paying back taxes):

We grant you:
> "Dignity Status" which is essentially a lawful nonimmigrant status, which is renewable any number of times
>Work and travel authorization

But the most important bit that you're hiding here is that it totally suspends deportation of anyone who qualifies for this.

This would effective end ALL MASS DEPORTATIONS in the United States immediately.

You are a liar, you are a fraud, everything you stand for is fake... did YOU read your own bill?

Because I just did, and you are a damned LIAR!!!!!
This post was edited on 4/10/26 at 10:50 am
Posted by Sizzle_DAWG
Sanford Stadium
Member since Jan 2024
2204 posts
Posted on 4/10/26 at 10:51 am to
Trump has endorsed Salazar via Truth Social. You were saying?
Posted by Tridentds
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Posted on 4/10/26 at 10:51 am to
Trojan Horse. Nothing more.
Posted by deuceiswild
South La
Member since Nov 2007
4846 posts
Posted on 4/10/26 at 10:52 am to
I can't imagine how one could misunderstand my words. I think it's obvious I'm against this bill. It infuriates me, actually.

I'm not asking to debate the merits of the bill, as there are none.

I'm asking if it can work out in republicans favor by merely having it in the news. I don't even think it has a chance of being sent to the president.
Posted by deuceiswild
South La
Member since Nov 2007
4846 posts
Posted on 4/10/26 at 10:53 am to
quote:

Trump has endorsed Salazar via Truth Social. You were saying?


What does that have to do with my question? I'm no fan or the bill. And I'm no fan of anyone who supports it.
Posted by Narax
Member since Jan 2023
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Posted on 4/10/26 at 10:53 am to
quote:

Or am I missing something?

Primary every republican who votes for it.
Take their jobs, flood them with calls.
Posted by VoxDawg
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Posted on 4/10/26 at 10:54 am to
Posted by VoxDawg
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Posted on 4/10/26 at 10:54 am to
Posted by LSUbest
Coastal Plain
Member since Aug 2007
16062 posts
Posted on 4/10/26 at 10:58 am to
quote:


I can't imagine how one could misunderstand my words.


I didn't

quote:

I'm asking if it can work out in republicans favor by merely having it in the news.


Gotcha, I don't think it can.

I just wanted to add what the Dignity Act (AKA the DIGNIDAD Act) was about for those that didn't know.

As usual - they lie about the act.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4393/text
Posted by SirWinston
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Member since Jul 2014
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Posted on 4/10/26 at 10:59 am to
HailHailToMichigan! supports the DIGNIDAD act.

This post was edited on 4/10/26 at 11:01 am
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