Mike Lindell Faces Criticism Over Immigration Amnesty Proposal

Mike Lindell, CEO of My Pillow and a candidate for Minnesota governor, has proposed a six-month immigration amnesty plan that would allow illegal immigrants to apply for a conditional work visa. This proposal has drawn significant backlash from conservative figures, including Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), who described it as 'absurd' and urged Lindell to withdraw it. Lindell's plan, which he claims has been misrepresented, would allow illegal immigrants to remain in the U.S. indefinitely if they do not commit a crime. Critics, including Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), have expressed disbelief over Lindell's proposal, referencing his past struggles with addiction. Lindell's own memo on the plan uses the term 'amnesty,' despite his denials. The backlash against Lindell's proposal is reminiscent of the criticism faced by the bipartisan Dignidad Act earlier this year, which also aimed to provide legal status to certain illegal immigrants. Lindell's political opponents are using this proposal to challenge his candidacy ahead of the GOP primary on August 11.