The national debate over immigration has been framed as a choice between compassion for others and security in the homeland. This positions proponents of immigration security as anti-humanitarian. The goal of this research is to: (1) identify new framing for immigration policy that will resonate deeply with voters; (2) weaken the appeal of progressive immigration policies and messaging, and; (3) identify patterns that lead voters to change opinions in favor of greater immigration security.
Border Security
STATE IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT ISN’T A POLICY PREFERENCE: It’s a Core Function of Sovereignty, Public Safety, and National Security
Protects Citizenship: Citizenship is the covenant that binds a political community, defining rights, duties, and the consent to self-government. Immigration enforcement maintains the legal boundary between members and non-members. When unlawful entry and presence are left unregulated at scale, that boundary erodes. Membership is no longer determined by law and allegiance, but by physical access...
May 26, 2026