Research summary
Research summary
Topic summary
Compare their public records on immigration enforcement, asylum, and border policy.
Key research questions
- Investigate "Michigan Senate: Mike Rogers vs.
Important claims and supporting citations
FEC records show Mike Rogers’ campaign accepted a $5,000 contribution from CoreCivic PAC in November 2025, $10,000 from CoreCivic CEO Damon Hininger to a joint committee, and $5,625 from GEO PAC since 2023.
On June 6, 2006, Mike Rogers voted for an amendment barring federal funds from being used to inform foreign governments about the locations of civilian border surveillance groups such as the Minuteman Project.
Abdul El-Sayed characterized ICE as normalizing a 'paramilitary force' answerable to a single political leader rather than securing the border.
Abdul El-Sayed has advocated for the abolition of ICE since his 2018 Michigan gubernatorial campaign.
On June 6, 2013, Michigan Representative Mike Rogers voted in favor of House Amendment 136, which prohibited funds to implement administrative amnesty directives under the Morton Memos.
In 2004, Mike Rogers voted against H.R. 3722, which would have required hospitals to collect and report information on undocumented immigrants prior to federal reimbursement.
Abdul El-Sayed stated during a debate that ICE is not engaged in immigration enforcement but is instead terrorizing communities.
Mike Rogers received a 0% rating from FAIR in the early 2000s and a 100% rating from U.S. Border Control for 2005–2006.
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In 2018, Abdul El-Sayed publicly opposed deportations that separate established families, citing social and e…
In 2018, Abdul El-Sayed publicly opposed deportations that separate established families, citing social and economic disruption.
Labels: Inferred, Low
During his 2018 gubernatorial campaign, Abdul El-Sayed stated that Michigan should consider steps to become a…
During his 2018 gubernatorial campaign, Abdul El-Sayed stated that Michigan should consider steps to become a 'Sanctuary State.'
Labels: Inferred, Medium
Mike Rogers co-sponsored H.R.
Mike Rogers co-sponsored H.R. 997 in 2007 to establish English as the official language of the United States and mandate it for naturalization and official functions.
Labels: Source-linked, Low
In a 2018 interview, Abdul El-Sayed stated Michigan state police and corrections would not spend taxpayer res…
In a 2018 interview, Abdul El-Sayed stated Michigan state police and corrections would not spend taxpayer resources or participate in enforcing federal immigration policy under his administration.
Labels: Inferred, Medium
Abdul El-Sayed's campaign reported that ICE confirmed the purchase of a detention facility in Romulus, Michig…
Abdul El-Sayed's campaign reported that ICE confirmed the purchase of a detention facility in Romulus, Michigan, in February 2026.
Labels: Inferred, Low
In 2018, Abdul El-Sayed supported issuing driver's licenses to individuals regardless of their immigration st…
In 2018, Abdul El-Sayed supported issuing driver's licenses to individuals regardless of their immigration status.
Labels: Inferred, Low
FEC records show Mike Rogers’ campaign accepted a $5,000 contribution from CoreCivic PAC in November 2025, $1…
FEC records show Mike Rogers’ campaign accepted a $5,000 contribution from CoreCivic PAC in November 2025, $10,000 from CoreCivic CEO Damon Hininger to a joint committee, and $5,625 from GEO PAC since 2023.
Labels: Source-linked, Medium
Mike Rogers received a 0% rating from FAIR in the early 2000s and a 100% rating from U.S.
Mike Rogers received a 0% rating from FAIR in the early 2000s and a 100% rating from U.S. Border Control for 2005–2006.
Labels: Source-linked, Low
October 2026 Michigan Senate Debate on ICE
October 2026 Michigan Senate Debate on ICE
Labels: Inferred, Low
Lethal Incidents During Federal Immigration Enforcement
Lethal Incidents During Federal Immigration Enforcement
Labels: Inferred, Low
Mike Rogers' Opposition to the 2024 Bipartisan Border Bill
Mike Rogers' Opposition to the 2024 Bipartisan Border Bill
Labels: Inferred, Low
Mike Rogers' August 2024 Statements on Border Crime
Mike Rogers' August 2024 Statements on Border Crime
Labels: Inferred, Low
Mike Rogers' 2004 Votes on Undocumented Immigrant Hospital Reporting
Mike Rogers' 2004 Votes on Undocumented Immigrant Hospital Reporting
Labels: Inferred, Low
Abdul El-Sayed's Positions on Abolishing and Restructuring ICE
Abdul El-Sayed's Positions on Abolishing and Restructuring ICE
Labels: Inferred, Low
Mike Rogers' Congressional Votes on Immigration Enforcement
Mike Rogers' Congressional Votes on Immigration Enforcement
Labels: Inferred, Low
Mike Rogers opposed the 2024 bipartisan Senate border security legislation, calling it a 'terrible bill' that…
Mike Rogers opposed the 2024 bipartisan Senate border security legislation, calling it a 'terrible bill' that would sanction illegal crossings.
Labels: Source-linked, Low
In 2018, Abdul El-Sayed proposed state legislation to pre-empt Michigan municipalities from using local resou…
In 2018, Abdul El-Sayed proposed state legislation to pre-empt Michigan municipalities from using local resources to assist ICE.
Labels: Inferred, Low
On September 14, 2006, Mike Rogers voted for H.R.
On September 14, 2006, Mike Rogers voted for H.R. 6061, the Secure Fence Act, which directed operational control of borders and authorized over 700 miles of reinforced fencing.
Labels: Source-linked, Low
Mike Rogers criticized public ICE enforcement tactics in Minnesota during an October 8, 2026 debate, contrast…
Mike Rogers criticized public ICE enforcement tactics in Minnesota during an October 8, 2026 debate, contrasting them with his experience conducting quiet fugitive raids as an FBI agent.
Labels: Inferred, Low
A federal immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis resulted in federal agents shooting and killing tw…
A federal immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis resulted in federal agents shooting and killing two U.S. citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
Labels: Inferred, High
In an August 21, 2024 interview, Mike Rogers cited the murder of Ruby Garcia and alleged South American burgl…
In an August 21, 2024 interview, Mike Rogers cited the murder of Ruby Garcia and alleged South American burglary rings as consequences of Biden administration border policies.
Labels: Inferred, Medium
During their Michigan Senate debate, both Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed agreed that the militarized nature o…
During their Michigan Senate debate, both Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed agreed that the militarized nature of recent federal immigration crackdowns should be tempered.
Labels: Inferred, Low
Abdul El-Sayed has advocated for the abolition of ICE since his 2018 Michigan gubernatorial campaign.
Abdul El-Sayed has advocated for the abolition of ICE since his 2018 Michigan gubernatorial campaign.
Labels: Source-linked, Low
On June 6, 2006, Mike Rogers voted for an amendment barring federal funds from being used to inform foreign g…
On June 6, 2006, Mike Rogers voted for an amendment barring federal funds from being used to inform foreign governments about the locations of civilian border surveillance groups such as the Minuteman Project.
Labels: Source-linked, Low
Abdul El-Sayed stated during a debate that ICE is not engaged in immigration enforcement but is instead terro…
Abdul El-Sayed stated during a debate that ICE is not engaged in immigration enforcement but is instead terrorizing communities.
Labels: Source-linked, Low
Two protesters were shot and killed during a federal immigration enforcement surge in Michigan.
Two protesters were shot and killed during a federal immigration enforcement surge in Michigan.
Labels: Inferred, High
On June 6, 2013, Michigan Representative Mike Rogers voted in favor of House Amendment 136, which prohibited…
On June 6, 2013, Michigan Representative Mike Rogers voted in favor of House Amendment 136, which prohibited funds to implement administrative amnesty directives under the Morton Memos.
Labels: Source-linked, Low
In 2004, Mike Rogers voted against H.R.
In 2004, Mike Rogers voted against H.R. 3722, which would have required hospitals to collect and report information on undocumented immigrants prior to federal reimbursement.
Labels: Source-linked, Low
During a Michigan Senate debate, Mike Rogers claimed without providing evidence that certain donors to Abdul…
During a Michigan Senate debate, Mike Rogers claimed without providing evidence that certain donors to Abdul El-Sayed support the Muslim Brotherhood, Hamas, Hezbollah, and al-Qaida.
Labels: Inferred, High
Mike Rogers rejected the 2024 bipartisan border deal despite it receiving support from the Border Patrol unio…
Mike Rogers rejected the 2024 bipartisan border deal despite it receiving support from the Border Patrol union.
Labels: Inferred, Low
Abdul El-Sayed characterized ICE as normalizing a 'paramilitary force' answerable to a single political leade…
Abdul El-Sayed characterized ICE as normalizing a 'paramilitary force' answerable to a single political leader rather than securing the border.
Labels: Source-linked, Medium
Mike Rogers asserted in August 2024 that unlawful Chilean burglary rings operating in southeast Michigan used…
Mike Rogers asserted in August 2024 that unlawful Chilean burglary rings operating in southeast Michigan used sophisticated communications and alarm-jamming equipment.
Labels: Inferred, Low
Abdul El-Sayed advocates placing border security and immigration enforcement under a new organization emphasi…
Abdul El-Sayed advocates placing border security and immigration enforcement under a new organization emphasizing human dignity and due process rather than ending all enforcement.
Labels: Inferred, Low
In the Michigan Democratic Senate primary, Abdul El-Sayed was the only candidate calling to abolish ICE, whil…
In the Michigan Democratic Senate primary, Abdul El-Sayed was the only candidate calling to abolish ICE, while competitors Haley Stevens and Mallory McMorrow opposed abolition in favor of agency reform.
Labels: Inferred, Low
Abdul El-Sayed's 2026 platform calls for abolishing ICE, stating the agency has developed a culture of aggres…
Abdul El-Sayed's 2026 platform calls for abolishing ICE, stating the agency has developed a culture of aggression, impunity, and disregard for the rule of law that cannot be reformed.
Labels: Inferred, Medium
Abdul El-Sayed proposes redirecting ICE funding toward expanding immigration courts and establishing a pathwa…
Abdul El-Sayed proposes redirecting ICE funding toward expanding immigration courts and establishing a pathway to citizenship.
Labels: Inferred, Low