CITIZENSHIP FOR ALL

No one is illegal; this style of language is harmful, dehumanizing, and counter to what makes a better America possible. History teaches us that we are all immigrants, living on land stolen from the First Americans.

Ricky believes that we can comprehensively reform America's broken immigration system for the better through the passage of THE AMERICAN DREAM ACT. Enough is enough; it's time to make sense of immigration again.

Ricky believes that, upon passage of THE AMERICAN DREAM ACT, the United States will finally simplify and better facilitate its citizenship process once and for all, a single signature forever changing millions of lives.

No one is illegal on stolen land.

Ricky holds an unwavering belief that no human being can be illegal. Such language is dehumanizing and fosters harmful divisions in society. It’s time we shift away from this rhetoric and adopt a more humane, constructive approach.

Ricky envisions an America with a fair and compassionate immigration system, grounded in the enduring hospitality of this land’s first and true inhabitants: the Indigenous Peoples of the Americas. They were here long before Europeans arrived, and if any group has an intrinsic claim to this land, it is them. America’s laws should serve to uplift human rights, not diminish our shared humanity.

We must not forget the foundations upon which this nation was built—a history intertwined with the suffering of Indigenous peoples, Africans, and countless immigrants. Settlers fleeing persecution themselves were granted a place here, yet those who followed were complicit in displacing the very people who welcomed them. It’s a history we should acknowledge and learn from.

In reality, America is a country of refugees and immigrants, with a rich diversity of backgrounds, languages, and beliefs. We all have ties to migration—whether through our own lives or our ancestors’ journeys.

With this understanding, Ricky firmly supports granting immediate permanent resident status to undocumented individuals living in the U.S., provided they have no violent criminal record. It’s time for our immigration policies to reflect both compassion and respect for the inherent dignity of every person who calls this land home.

Ricky believes that human rights must be the foundation of all border and immigration policies. Refugees should be greeted with open arms in the United States—not treated as threats or intruders. Achieving this begins with dismantling the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and undertaking a comprehensive overhaul of our immigration services to prioritize dignity, respect, and compassion.

In Ricky’s America, those fleeing oppression are welcomed, not turned away. For those who profess a belief in God יַהְוֶה الله, these values are intrinsic. Welcoming the stranger is a sacred charge, one America must uphold.

Ricky’s vision is of an America that builds bridges to welcome those seeking a better life, not walls to shut them out. If we claim to be a beacon of freedom, we cannot perpetuate double standards. Every time we deny refuge to the innocent, we reinforce a global image of hypocrisy.

To those who oppose refugee resettlement, Ricky has a clear message: if you truly want to reduce refugee flows to America, stop supporting the candidates and policies that fuel the very conflicts and economic turmoil forcing people from their homes.

And let it be known: forcing families to choose between staying in the country and being separated from their children, or leaving with them, is inhumane and unconscionable. These policies are not just unethical—they’re a violation of human rights. It’s time for us to live up to our highest ideals.