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Congressman Chip Roy has put a stake in the ground for American sovereignty by introducing the PAUSE Act, a bold proposal to temporarily halt nearly all immigration to the United States until the system is fixed to serve American citizens first. The plan, announced by Roy in November, would allow only limited tourist admissions while Congress enshrines commonsense reforms to secure our borders and restore order. He reiterated those priorities during an interview on Fox News’ The Big Weekend Show, where he made plain that Washington’s open-door policies have consequences for working families.
The PAUSE Act lays out specific, common-sense guardrails: an end to automatic birthright citizenship unless a child has a parent who is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, an end to chain migration and the diversity visa lottery, and bars on entry for individuals tied to hostile regimes or extremist ideologies. It would also stop noncitizens from accessing means-tested federal benefits and rein in visa programs that undercut American workers. These are not radical ideas but straightforward reforms that prioritize assimilation, security, and the economic wellbeing of American families.
Roy’s message is blunt and unapologetic: legal channels are being abused and our citizenship rules must reflect the interests of citizens, not global open-borders ideology. He pointed out that the problem isn’t only illegal crossings but also the flood of legal admissions that have overwhelmed schools, hospitals, and local services while depressing wages and opportunity for American graduates. Conservatives who love this country should applaud a lawmaker willing to put policy muscle behind the principle that admission to America is a privilege, not a right to be exploited.
This push to reform birthright citizenship comes amid a broader national debate after the Trump administration and others sought to roll back the modern interpretation of the 14th Amendment — moves that have predictably drawn furious resistance from the left and lengthy litigation from activist judges. Washington’s courts and establishment media will try to suffocate any effort to reclaim sovereignty, but the core question remains simple: who decides who becomes American — the American people or an indifferent political class?
Patriots should recognize the PAUSE Act for what it is: an attempt to reclaim control, protect American workers, and restore the idea that citizenship and assimilation matter. If Republicans are serious about delivering for their constituents, they must stop issuing press releases and start enacting laws that put Americans first. Congress has the power to fix this broken system, and every conservative should rally behind lawmakers like Chip Roy who are willing to fight for the future of our country.
