U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) lit up the Senate floor Tuesday, unveiling the "Assimilation Act"—legislation aiming to revamp the nation's immigration system to reward merit, self-reliance, and dedication to American ideals. "It's a privilege, not a right, to live in the United States of America," Tuberville declared, setting the stage for a major debate. The bill takes aim at chain migration and the diversity visa lottery. It proposes a "national-interest" standard for admissions, vows to crack down on visa overstays, and insists that citizenship reflects "commitment, character, and real civic integration," according to Tuberville. "My bill is simple," Tuberville stated. "America has a right to set immigration policy in the national interest. Our system should favor folks who will work hard, contribute, support themselves, and strengthen the United States of America." Tuberville defended his proposal against charges of racial motivation, insisting, "Assimilation has absolutely nothing to do with race. It's about values. It doesn't mean you abandon your heritage or your faith or forget where you’re from. It’s about embracing a new shared belief system." Tuberville has been a leading voice on immigration issues in the Senate, previously tackling foreign influence in the pharmaceutical industry and backing President Trump's border security plans. "Mass migration without assimilation will erase our country’s identity," Tuberville warned. "When a nation loses the courage to define itself, it invites others to redefine it beyond recognition."Senator Tuberville Drops Immigration Bombshell!
"Privilege, Not a Right!"
What's in the Bill?
A "Simple" Solution?
Assimilation: Not About Race!
A Vocal Immigration Hawk
Warning: Identity at Stake!
