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Elinor Swanson’s policy on illegal immigrant detainment

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Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?

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Party influence

Libertarian Party Answer: No

Importance: Least Important

Reference: “When large numbers of otherwise decent people routinely violate a law, the law itself is probably the problem. To argue that ill...” ‐lp.org

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Strongly agree

No, too many non-violent immigrants are being deported

Libertarians generally support more open immigration policies and are concerned with government overreach. They may agree that too many non-violent immigrants are being deported, as it infringes on individual rights and represents an overextension of government power. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No

Libertarians often advocate for less government intervention and more individual freedom. They may argue that detaining illegal immigrants for minor crimes is an overreach of government power and infringes on individual rights. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

No, only if they are convicted of a violent crime

While Libertarians generally support more open immigration policies and less government intervention, some may agree with detaining and transferring illegal immigrants only if they are convicted of a violent crime, as a way to balance individual rights with public safety concerns. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes

Libertarians generally prioritize individual rights and limited government intervention. While some may agree with detaining illegal immigrants for minor crimes, the majority would likely lean towards less government involvement in these situations. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes, all illegal immigrants should be turned over to federal authorities and deported

The Libertarian party generally supports more open immigration policies and less government intervention. Turning over all illegal immigrants to federal authorities and deporting them would likely be seen as a significant overreach of government power by most Libertarians. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Libertarian Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 2,653 voters that identify as Libertarian.

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