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All Fact-checks for Immigration

stated on December 19, 2023 in an X post

Migrants who enter the U.S. illegally get U.S. passports immediately after leaving a border processing center.

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stated on December 5, 2023 in a post on X

“We have our government giving people who came into this country illegally $5,000 gift cards.”

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Vivek Ramaswamy

stated on December 6, 2023 in a debate

“The great replacement theory is not some grand right-wing conspiracy theory. But a basic statement of the Democratic Party's platform.”

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stated on December 11, 2023 in a Facebook post

Then-Vice President Joe Biden’s remarks in 2015 video prove he “intentionally” opened U.S. borders to immigrants.

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stated on November 30, 2023 in a debate

"When (Ron DeSantis) was in Congress, he supported amnesty."

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stated on October 8, 2023 in una publicación en Facebook

"Estados Unidos le cancelara el Parole a los venezolanos".

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stated on October 18, 2023 in an interview

“In the last 11 months, Customs and Border Patrol has averaged 200,000 apprehensions a month, and you know how many beds we have to detain people at the border? Thirty-eight thousand."

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stated on October 16, 2023 in a post on X

“Nikki Haley argues in support of bringing Gaza refugees to America.”

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stated on October 16, 2023 in a post on X

The Democrats are pushing “to take in a million Palestinian refugees.”

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stated on October 9, 2023 in a Truth Social post

“The same people that raided Israel are pouring into our once beautiful USA, through our TOTALLY OPEN SOUTHERN BORDER, at Record Numbers.”

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stated on August 5, 2020 in an interview

"There will not be another foot of wall constructed in my administration.”

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stated on September 29, 2023 in a speech

Six million or 7 million people have “come illegally under Biden.”

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stated on September 22, 2023 in a TikTok video

“Joe Biden grants voting rights to 500,000 invaders.”

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stated on July 30, 2023 in a post

"Illinois is now letting illegal aliens become police officers."

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stated on July 29, 2023 in a rally

The Trump administration “built nearly 500 miles of border wall.”

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stated on July 16, 2023 in a speech at Turning Point Action Conference

"In Biden's America, 7 million people illegally crossed the border and are given a free cellphone and airline tickets."

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stated on July 17, 2023 in a committee meeting

Immigrants are supposed to “apply for asylum in the country where they are, and then they try to come into the United States.”

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stated on July 11, 2023 in a post on X, formerly Twitter

“There have been more illegal encounters under Biden than the previous two administrations combined.”

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stated on July 3, 2023 in un video en TikTok

"Tejas, Florida y otros estados acaban de anunciar que le darán papeles a todos los inmigrantes indocumentados".

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stated on June 12, 2023 in a TV interview

"Per capita, more Floridians move to California than Californians moving to Florida.”

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Fact-checking 5 claims Trump made at New Hampshire rally

Fact-checking 5 claims Trump made at New Hampshire rally

By Grace Abels • December 17, 2023

Verificando el cuarto debate de las primarias republicanas de 2024

Verificando el cuarto debate de las primarias republicanas de 2024

By PolitiFact Staff • December 7, 2023

Health care is front and center as Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom prepare for Fox News debate

Health care is front and center as Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom prepare for Fox News debate

By Daniel Chang • November 27, 2023

How viable is Donald Trump’s 2024 immigration plan?

How viable is Donald Trump’s 2024 immigration plan?

By Marta Campabadal Graus • November 21, 2023

Fact-checking DeSantis’ first TV ad about Israel evacuations, hurricane recovery and the border

Fact-checking DeSantis’ first TV ad about Israel evacuations, hurricane recovery and the border

By Maria Ramirez Uribe • November 6, 2023

Ask PolitiFact: How many people on the terrorist watchlist are coming into the United States?

Ask PolitiFact: How many people on the terrorist watchlist are coming into the United States?

By Maria Ramirez Uribe • October 27, 2023

Fact-check: What Trump said about ‘$6 billion to Iran,’ immigration, economy at New Hampshire rally

Fact-check: What Trump said about ‘$6 billion to Iran,’ immigration, economy at New Hampshire rally

By Matthew Crowley • October 9, 2023

‘Special interest alien’ designation is based largely on a person's country of origin, experts say

‘Special interest alien’ designation is based largely on a person's country of origin, experts say

By Madison Czopek • September 21, 2023

Who is responsible for helping migrants in Chicago and New York City? Leaders say Biden can do more

Who is responsible for helping migrants in Chicago and New York City? Leaders say Biden can do more

By Maria Ramirez Uribe • September 15, 2023

Ask PolitiFact: Why are some border gates open in Arizona?

Ask PolitiFact: Why are some border gates open in Arizona?

By Maria Ramirez Uribe • September 5, 2023

Checking GOP presidential candidates' attacks on Joe Biden, Democrats ahead of first primary debate

Checking GOP presidential candidates' attacks on Joe Biden, Democrats ahead of first primary debate

By Amy Sherman • August 21, 2023

Fact-check: How accurate are 2024 Republican presidential candidates' attacks on one another?

Fact-check: How accurate are 2024 Republican presidential candidates' attacks on one another?

By Amy Sherman • August 21, 2023

To limit fentanyl supply, Tim Scott wants Title 42-like restrictions. Experts say they won’t help.

To limit fentanyl supply, Tim Scott wants Title 42-like restrictions. Experts say they won’t help.

By Maria Ramirez Uribe • August 17, 2023

Immigration plans by Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis face obstacles

Immigration plans by Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis face obstacles

By Louis Jacobson • July 20, 2023

¿Cómo afecta la nueva ley de inmigración de Florida a los trabajadores temporales y agrícolas?

¿Cómo afecta la nueva ley de inmigración de Florida a los trabajadores temporales y agrícolas?

By Maria Ramirez Uribe • July 17, 2023

Florida immigration law: Do new employment rules affect workers in seasonal, agricultural jobs?

Florida immigration law: Do new employment rules affect workers in seasonal, agricultural jobs?

By Maria Ramirez Uribe • July 12, 2023

Ciudadanía por derecho de nacimiento: ¿Podría Ron DeSantis acabar con ella? Y si es así, ¿cómo?

Ciudadanía por derecho de nacimiento: ¿Podría Ron DeSantis acabar con ella? Y si es así, ¿cómo?

By Louis Jacobson • July 5, 2023

Creadores de contenido en redes sociales fomentan desinformación sobre políticas migratorias

Creadores de contenido en redes sociales fomentan desinformación sobre políticas migratorias

By Maria Ramirez Uribe • July 5, 2023

How content creators on social media spread misinformation about immigration policies

How content creators on social media spread misinformation about immigration policies

By Maria Ramirez Uribe • July 5, 2023

La trampa de la desinformación: el negocio de engañar a los migrantes

La trampa de la desinformación: el negocio de engañar a los migrantes

By Daniela Mendoza • July 3, 2023

Latest promises about Immigration

Increase refugee admissions

Create a pathway to citizenship for nearly 11 million people

Protect military personnel and veterans from deportation

Double number of immigration judges and staff

End for-profit detention centers

Provide assistance to Northern Triangle countries

Reverse family separation policies

End federal government's use of private prisons and detention centers

Immediately rescind the “Muslim bans”

Cancel all funding of sanctuary cities

Cancel visas to foreign countries that won't take undocumented immigrants back

Remove all undocumented immigrants

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