ISSUES THAT MATTER IN NC DISTRICT 6

Secure the border the smart way. Cyril supports bipartisan solutions like the Border Act of 2024 to add border agents, judges, and cutting-edge fentanyl detection technology at legal ports of entry—where over 90% of fentanyl is caught.

Fix our broken immigration system. He’ll expand legal visa pathways, streamline hiring for trusted employers, and protect American wages with E-Verify.

Modernize our military and support veterans. Cyril will invest in cybersecurity, AI defense systems, and resilient supply chains while fully funding VA care, cutting claims backlogs, and helping service members transition to civilian careers.

Bottom line: Safety without sacrificing values—because security and opportunity go hand in hand.

Standards For Immigration Enforcement

Safety requires trust. As Mayor of High Point, Cyril’s first responsibility has been to keep his community safe—and to protect the trust that makes public safety possible. He has seen firsthand that communities are strongest when law enforcement is professional, transparent, and accountable. That same approach is what he will bring to Washington on behalf of North Carolina’s 6th District.

Cyril is standing with fellow mayors across the country calling on Congress to condition any new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding on clear, enforceable guardrails: CBP and ICE agents must be clearly identifiable (no masks), body-worn cameras must be used, entries must require judicial warrants, and sensitive places like schools and hospitals must be protected. Law enforcement and constitutional rights are not competing goals. Recent tragedies in Minneapolis underscore what is at stake when accountability and coordination break down.

Training matters—especially when force is involved. According to the Associated Press, a former ICE lawyer responsible for training new ICE agents has described the agency’s training program as “deficient, defective and broken.” Any agency with the authority to detain and use force should meet the highest standards for training, transparency, and accountability.

In High Point, officers complete state-certified academy training, field training, and ongoing in-service education focused on de-escalation, crisis intervention, constitutional policing, and clear use-of-force standards. That preparation shapes how officers respond in high-stress situations. When training emphasizes proportional response and communication, it reduces the risk of excessive force and protects both the public and the officer.

Under Cyril’s leadership, High Point has seen violent crime decrease and community rapport remain strong. His record demonstrates that laws can be enforced without excessive force—but it takes training, transparency, and accountability.

As a member of Congress, Cyril will raise those standards at the federal level. He believes ICE must be overhauled. If professionalism and restraint are expected of local departments, federal agencies should meet the same—if not higher—standards. He will work to ensure ICE follows the law and has the proper training, oversight, and accountability to keep communities across NC-06 safe from excessive force.

Bottom line: Law enforcement and constitutional rights go hand in hand. Strong training builds trust. And trust keeps communities safe.