Earlier this summer, the Post asked our readers what issues you wanted to hear candidates in federal, state and local races address leading up to the Nov. 3 election.

Based on that feedback, we developed a five-item questionnaire centering the issues most important to residents across Johnson County.

Each day this week, we’ll publish the candidates’ responses to one question. So far, we’ve published responses on housing affordability and the war with Iran.

Today, we’re publishing candidates’ responses to the following question:

Readers still disagree sharply on ICE. Some criticized members of Congress, including Democrats, who backed the Laken Riley Act and other enforcement measures. Other readers say they want every person here illegally to be deported. What specific limits, if any, would you place on ICE? What, if any, immigration enforcement would you expand?

Below are the answers the Post received from candidates on the issue:

Sharice Davids (Democratic, incumbent)

Our immigration system is broken and needs to be fixed. We need a secure border and a lawful, effective immigration system that is rooted in accountability, transparency, and respect for the rule of law. Unfortunately, instead of working toward lasting solutions, too many politicians have used this issue to divide people and score political points.

I support a comprehensive, bipartisan approach that strengthens border security, addresses the fentanyl crisis, and creates an immigration system that works for families, communities, and businesses. Enforcement should be focused on keeping communities safe by targeting violent offenders and must be carried out with transparency and respect for people’s constitutional rights. We should not have masked federal agents operating without accountability, killing American citizens, detaining people without due process, or taking actions that undermine trust in local law enforcement.

Keeping communities safe requires cooperation, accountability, and respect for the law. I will continue pushing for an immigration system that secures our border, supports our economy, and treats every person with dignity and due process.

Steve Hohe (Libertarian)

ICE- Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a federal law enforcement agency under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

When ICE comes to a City they are not just going after every person who looks illegal, but they go off a list of suspects, their location “s” and what felonious crimes they’ve committed. Placing limitations on ICE is changing them into a Street Justice Organization, so No, that’s expanding what their original mission is, Enforcement. ICE was officially formed in 2003 after the creation of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack. ICE has been around for 23 years, but the increased presence is a result of President Biden’s action to open the Borders without proper vetting.

Eric Jenkins (Republican)

Did not provide the Post with a response.

Coming up:

Tomorrow, we will publish the candidates’ responses to the following question:

Last year’s budget law tightened work requirements for SNAP and cut future federal Medicaid spending. Readers asked whether those changes should stand, and how Congress will make up for coverage Kansans may lose. Would you vote to keep, change or repeal those provisions? What would you do about rising health insurance costs?