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Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., who is running in a crowded Democratic Senate primary, posted a job listing for her campaign, encouraging applicants of “any… immigration status” or “citizen” status to apply.
The position listed is for a political chief of staff position.
Like many application portals, the listing notes that the campaign is an “equal opportunity employer,” encouraging applications from people of all educational backgrounds and diverse racial, ethnic, religious, and sexual orientation groups.
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Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., speaks during a House Democrats press conference on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025. (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
When asked if the office would consider hiring an illegal alien, a campaign spokesperson said they would follow U.S. law.
“The Haley campaign is pleased to consider any applicant who is eligible to work in the United States,” the spokesperson said.
Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) of 1986, it is illegal for any “person or other entity” to hire an unauthorized alien. Violators can face civil and criminal penalties of up to $3,000 per unauthorized worker and up to six months in prison.
Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., speaks during a House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party on Feb. 28, 2023. (Anna Rose Layden/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Those laws are enforced by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
It's unclear whether Stevens' campaign has used similar language in previous job offers.
Stevens, a four-term U.S. representative from Michigan's 11th Congressional District, is running for the U.S. Senate to replace outgoing Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich.
Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., speaks at a rally outside the US Capitol on May 5, 2025 in Washington, DC (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
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He faces a crowded field as the race has attracted notable rivals, including progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed and state Sen. Mallory McMorrow.
