We already have amnesty. The Dignity Act will end it, secure the border, and restore order

Published August 12, 2026 9:00am ET



When it comes to the topic of immigration, there’s an honest truth we need to reckon with: We already have de facto amnesty. Millions of people are living in the shadows, employers ignore the current rules, and law enforcement — which varies wildly from administration to administration — too often goes after the wrong targets.

The Dignity Act ends that. It replaces chaos with accountability, without abandoning the rule of law. And it treats those who’ve lived here for decades with the dignity they deserve.

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