White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that President Trump is opposed to allowing amnesty for illegal immigrants in “any way.”

“The president has made it very clear he will not support amnesty for illegal aliens in any way,” Leavitt said.

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Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Veronica Escobar (D-TX) introduced the Dignity Act of 2025 that would provide legal status to certain illegal immigrants.

According to Fox News, the bill would “allow illegal immigrants who have been in the U.S. since before 2021 the opportunity to apply for up to seven years of legal status with work authorization.”

“Just introduced the Dignity Act of 2025. This new and improved version is the most significant immigration reform bill in a generation, with 20+ original bipartisan cosponsors,” Salazar said.

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The immigrants would pay restitution and check in regularly with the Department of Homeland Security, and their legal status could be renewed based on good conduct and restitution.

The bill would offer a path to permanent residency, but the legal status afforded to the immigrants would not allow for any federal benefits or a path to U.S. citizenship.

“The Dignity Act of 2025 is a revolutionary bill that offers the solution to our immigration crisis: secure the border, stop illegal immigration, and provide an earned opportunity for long-term immigrants to stay here and work,” Salazar said in a statement. “No amnesty. No handouts. No citizenship. Just accountability and a path to stability for our economy and our future.”

The bill would be fully funded through restitution payments and application fees made by immigrants, meaning it will not rely on any taxpayer money.

The measure would also aim to end catch-and-release and further bolster security at the Southern Border as well as require employers across the country to use E-Verify, the government system for checking the legal status of workers.

Although Salazar said the legislation contains “no amnesty,” critics disagree.

“Our economy needs a reliable working force in areas where other Americans don’t participate,” Salazar said.

“Some of the most shameful moments in our past as a country relates to how we have treated immigrants who are not criminals,” she continued.

Salazar faced immense online criticism for the proposed legislation.

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Newsweek listed the bill’s key provisions and supporting House Republicans:

The 22-page bill summary presents myriad options for immigration reform, including the following major revisions:

  • Granting legal status and protections to undocumented immigrants already living in the U.S.
  • Reforming the asylum screening process to provide an opportunity for review and access to counsel.
  • Creating new regional processing centers so migrants do not have to make the “perilous journey” to the U.S.-Mexico border to seek asylum.
  • Investing in border security and modernizing land ports of entry.
  • Mandating accountability for ICE.
  • Providing a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers.

The recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) charges a new $250 Visa Integrity Fee starting next year, for example, while a new Trump policy directive reported Tuesday by The Washington Post would eliminate bond hearings for undocumented immigrants facing deportation—potentially leading to prolonged detention for millions.

The following lists all the Republican lawmakers who support the bill:

  • Mario Rafael Diaz-Balart (Florida)
  • Brian Fitzpatrick (Pennsylvania)
  • Mike Lawler (New York)
  • Dan Newhouse (Washington)
  • David Valadao (California)
  • Mike Kelly (Pennsylvania)
  • Gabe Evans (Colorado)
  • Marlin Stutzman (Indiana)
  • Don Bacon (Nebraska)
  • Young Kim (California)
 

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