Indiana GOP Commends Governor Braun For Tackling Illegal Immigration

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Republican Party released the following statement regarding Governor Braun's Executive Order 25-29 on January 28, 2025.

Indianapolis – After four years of former President Joe Biden’s open border policies allowing hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants into the country, Governor Braun is working with President Trump to tackle the problem with his most recent executive order.

“Governor Braun has been to our southern border, he stood with President Trump to build the wall, and he fought for the safety of our communities while in the Senate. His executive order ensures that state contractors are not using loopholes to hire illegal immigrants over American citizens, encourages Indiana law enforcement agencies to cooperate with federal immigration efforts to enforce the rule of law, and ensures communication with federal law enforcement authorities to protect our communities,” said Indiana Republican Party Chairwoman Erin Lucas. “Governor Braun’s order will keep Hoosiers safe and is a win for Indiana.”  

BACKGROUND:

Gov. Mike Braun leads on immigration to protect Hoosiers, rule of law. 

“Governor Mike Braun ensured greater safety for Hoosiers with today’s signing of an executive order that protects the public from the threats posed by illegal aliens in our state. Today’s action also assists the Trump administration by offering full cooperation with the federal government.

"Gov. Braun’s Executive Order delivers on his promise to place public safety operations at the forefront of collaboration with the Trump administration to manage immigration in Indiana. The Indiana Department of Administration and all agencies exercising contracting authority shall require state vendors, prior to entering any contract with the State, to certify their use of E-Verify to ensure their workforce is lawfully permitted to work in the United States and the State of Indiana. Taxpayer money will not fund the contracts of illegal immigrants.

"Law enforcement agencies of the State of Indiana will report to the Indiana Intelligence Fusion Center credible evidence of illegal aliens with a prior criminal history and/or are suspected of committing a felony, suspected of engaging in terror or espionage, or who present a significant threat to national security or public safety. The Indiana National Guard will make available to the federal government the state resources of the Indiana National Guard and cooperate fully with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).” (Press Release, 01/28/25)

Executive Order 25-29