It’s about keeping them in the country so they can be counted in the next Census
By David Erinakes
AUSTIN, Texas (Texas Insider Report) — In Texas we have a term that defines an individual when they are trying to "gaslight" us because they have no real substance behind their point of view – or have desire or tactic to deflect away from what they are really trying to accomplish. That term. ‘All Hat, No Cowboy’, defines today's Democratic Party – and its leaders – on their current drive to protect Illegal Immigrants. Especially, of late, those with serious and violent criminal records. It's another example of Democrats being on the wrong side of an 80-20 issue.
It's working against them in increasingly significant ways, and has everyone asking why they are taking the position they're taking – essentially destroying their hopes for any form of rebound in the 2026 Mid-Term Elections and beyond.Some would say it’s rooted in "Trump Derangement Syndrome" (TDS,) but the real reason Democrats maintain their position on the losing side of such a volatile issue is – it’s about staying in power.
During the Biden Administration there were 13.8 million illegal immigrant entries – whether through illegal crossings, the CBP1 App, nighttime parole flights, or other means – which is larger than the population of Pennsylvania, our nation's 5th most populace state. As if that weren’t enough, if granted, those entering illegally and making dubious asylum claims can unfortunately (most case theories being presented are already foreclosed by precedent case decisions,) be allowed to become Lawful Permanent Residents in ONE year.
They are able to naturalize as a citizen in HALF the time it takes most legal immigrants to do so.
During the Biden Administration there were 13.8 million illegal immigrant entries – whether through illegal crossings, the CBP1 App, nighttime parole flights, or other means – which is larger than the population of Pennsylvania, our nation's 5th most populace state. As if that weren’t enough, if granted, those entering illegally and making dubious asylum claims can unfortunately (most case theories being presented are already foreclosed by precedent case decisions,) be allowed to become Lawful Permanent Residents in ONE year.
They are able to naturalize as a citizen in HALF the time it takes most legal immigrants to do so.
As many have surmised, this whole issue is about:
- The Census, and
- Importing future voters.
Until the issues of Birthright Citizenship, the enforcement of rules for employers hiring employees, and uniform Voter ID requirements are in place, that will continue be the case.What the real reason is, isn’t being protective of illegals – it’s keeping them in the country by slowing down the process of deportation so they can be counted in the next census
Yes, it’s all about what's known as Apportionment.
That’s the clause in the Constitution that addresses how the number of representatives in the U.S. House of Representatives is distributed among the states, It's based upon the census counting each state's respective populations, which determines how Congressional Districts can be equally allocated to each state.
Historically, the Census Bureau has sought to count everyone living within a specific area, which more recently meant and included all the illegal immigrants – now at an all-time high number. If they get counted – and Democrats at least stay in power – it can actually have the effect of allowing Democrats to maintain a hold on in their Democrat leaning districts.
Democrats aren’t stupid, they know this, and fight hard against Voter ID Laws that require some form of ID verifying or confirming citizenship. They also fight against any changes to the counting process in order to hold onto power. Talk about stealing elections.
The current estimate is that if you eliminate all the non-U.S. Citizens from the census, Democrats would lose between 20-30 Congressional seats – and dozens of state level House and Senate seats.
So what can be done to stop this?The current estimate is that if you eliminate all the non-U.S. Citizens from the census, Democrats would lose between 20-30 Congressional seats – and dozens of state level House and Senate seats.
Perhaps surprising to some, it could actually be written in the form of a bill that’s a few pages long, which everyone could read and understand. It would specify that:
– Only U.S. Citizens get counted in the census. ($25,000 fine and automatic deportation if you misrepresent yourself.)– All employers of any type (W2 and/or 1099) must use the E-Verify System or a similar system. ($50,000 fine for the first offense, and $100,000 thereafter no later than 3 months after the bill is signed into law. Read President Reagan on this.)
– Fraudulent use of a Social Security number with the intent to deceive will result in a $25,000 fine and automatic deportation.
– Anyone fraudulently receiving Social Security, Medicaid or Medicare as an illegal shall be fined $25,000, owe the government 100% of what the government has paid them, and be automatically deported.
– Require all voter rolls at every level to be automatically updated every few months (perhaps using AI,) and certainly within 30-60 days before an election.
– No one granted asylum can become a U.S. Citizen or be granted anything other than temporary residency. (And anyone already a permanent resident based on an asylum claim shall have their status reviewed yearly.)
Embrace the fact that Republican messaging isn’t the best. Keep the bill simple, easy to read, focused, and transparent – perhaps even publish it in every newspaper in America – and it will pass.
Democrats will, of course, fight hard to stop these changes (which the American public is demanding,) and will message repeatedly that the Republican Party is nothing less than a horrible party of "racists." So, have the President use the ‘bully pulpit’ again and again and again until it gets done. Ask him to ask the American people to ask their neighbors to support the effort.
In addition, when Democrats cry and complain that Americans won’t do this-or-that job – and will have no one to mow our lawns, cook our food, turn down our hotel bedsheets or build our homes – well, counter them with ‘not at that Wage.’If Republicans do that, even Bernie and AOC will have to support real wages for all jobs.
Of course Democrats will also be calling Trump and Republicans "Nazis" and "Fascists" – because that's what they do and it's their old reliable. They have no real or other arguments, nor an alternative plan. Use a comparison to highlight the truth, and every time they sling such allegations, tell them they are gaslighting and lying.
Look them straight in the eye, and say "Americans First" – because we are exceptional, and we demand it! We would all, as a nation, be better for it.
David Erinakes is a Senior Legislative Reporter and consultant who formerly worked in the Texas Legislature.
