position · 2026
Secure the border and enforce immigration laws
Knott supports securing the border, finishing the wall, and enforcing immigration law. He says people who break immigration laws should face consequences to deter further violations. He specifically proposes a minimum five-year prison sentence followed by deportation for an undocumented immigrant who commits a felony.
Context: The stated five-year minimum and deportation apply specifically to undocumented immigrants who commit felonies.
In their own words
An illegal immigrant who commits a felony should be sent to prison for a minimum of five years and then deported.
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Retrieved: 11/11/2026