About FAIR: Federation for American Immigration Reform
As concerned Americans, we all share a responsibility to look to the future and envision where current policies may lead. Immigration is no different.
Immigration policies can determine what kind of America future generations will inherit – livable or overcrowded, successful or overburdened. While we see our obligations to help the less fortunate around the world, we also know that irresponsible border policies can undermine our own nation’s ability to be a successful change agent for the human race. FAIR engages in community outreach to inform affected communities of how national immigration policies affect their own situation, and invites them to engage in a meaningful dialogue on how to shape immigration policies for the 21st Century and beyond.
As a non-partisan, public interest organization with a support base comprising nearly 50 private foundations and over 3 million diverse members and supporters, FAIR is free of party loyalties and special interest connections.
FAIR evaluates policies, seeking out solutions that help reduce the negative impact of uncontrolled immigration on the nation’s security, economy, workforce, education, healthcare and environment.
Our Objectives
FAIR seeks to reduce overall immigration to a more normal level. Reducing legal immigration levels from well over one million at present to a very generous 300,000 a year over a sustained period will allow America to manage growth, address environmental concerns, and maintain a high quality of life.
FAIR puts the interests of American citizens and future generations ahead of big business and partisan demands.
What We Believe
Immigration, within proper limits, can be positive. Adhering to the rule of law is central to successful assimilation and citizenship.
Tough decisions require strong leadership. Strong leadership, in turn, is underscored by defined principles that anchor public policy.
Immigration can be an emotional topic: We believe in respecting the basic human rights and the dignity of all involved. As such, FAIR opposes policies based on favoritism toward, or discrimination against, any person based on race, color, religion, or gender.
We understand that under any rational system of ordered entry, the demand will always vastly exceed available slots. Tough decisions will therefore always be necessary.
FAIR does not endorse political candidates or parties.