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"Legal immigration offers significant economic, social, and demographic benefits, including boosting GDP, filling labor shortages, enhancing innovation, and strengthening social security."
- George W. Bush Presidential Center
"Legal immigration helps maintain an aging workforce,
brings skilled talent and increases tax revenue."
- Economic Policy Institute
The United States has a long history of welcoming legal immigrants into the country from all parts of the world. America has always valued the contributions of legal immigrants to our country and does its best to preserve the country's legacy as a land of freedom and opportunity.
Becoming a legal U.S. citizen is not easy: It involves meeting eligibility requirements (typically five+ years as a permanent resident, passing English and civics tests, and
taking the Oath of Allegiance).
The process generally takes several months to over a year, involving biometrics, an interview, and a ceremony to receive
a Certificate of Naturalization.
For Legal Immigration
"Becoming a legal U.S. citizen does NOT include simply walking across an open border and proceeding to cause tension in the country if the 'illegal newcomers' do not adhere to the eligibility requirements; i.e., does not adopt the local language; transmits infectious diseases to U.S. citizens; produces crowded classrooms, hospitals, and demand for affordable housing; and/or creates intense security risks."
- Jilene Burger
Candidate Idaho House District #33B
Idaho's Immigration Wins and Losses – 2025-2026
"Perhaps the most important issue facing our country today—immigration—saw fifteen bills introduced in the Idaho legislature, but not a single one made it to the Governor's desk.
The Idaho GOP has always stood for strong enforcement of our immigration laws, and it was incredibly disappointing that Big Ag lobbyists managed to stop every piece of legislation that would have required them to follow those laws."
- Dorothy Moon, Idaho GOP Chairwoman
"When Politics Costs Your Family's Business"
Senator Glenneda Zuiderveld's husband lost longtime dairy accounts solely because of Senator Zuiderveld's public stand against illegal immigration.
For those of us serving in public office, disagreement comes with the territory. Heated debates, tough votes, and the occasional angry constituent are part of the job.
But what's happening to Senator Glenneda Zuiderveld goes beyond disagreement.
Last month, three long-standing dairy industry customers terminated her husband, Tom's, accounts, not because of his quality of service, but because of her political beliefs. That's what makes this different.
The message was clear: certain political positions now come with consequences that extend beyond the ballot box, straight into your family's livelihood.
It's worth noting the irony here. These dairies operate in an industry where roughly 90% of the workforce is foreign-born, according to the Idaho Dairymen's Association. Yet, some are now punishing a lawmaker who simply wants our immigration laws enforced and our borders secured.
The conclusion:
Idaho deserves public servants who can speak their conscience without fear their families will pay the price."
- Idaho Gang of Eight
"The failure of fifteen immigration bills to advance into law in the State of Idaho this last session, bills that were focusing on tightening immigration enforcement and restricting benefits to undocumented immigrants, is shocking.
Perhaps they need some 'new blood'?!"
My opponent, Marco Erickson, voted (with the American Civil Liberties Union –
ACLU - of Idaho) against HB660, "Immigration and Status Arrests" which would require
law enforcement to verify immigration status of all individuals who are arrested.
Jilene Burger, Candidate
Idaho House District #33B