The Republican and Democratic parties' individual stances on immigration are aptly reflective of each of their core values. Just as the Republican Party shuns liberalism and promotes conservative ideals, similarly its platform regarding immigration is austere in its support of the law and opposes any form of amnesty. Likewise, the Democratic Party embraces policies such as Comprehensive Immigration Reform (CIR) which aim to reinforce America's lure of being a nation of immigrants just as the party values fairness and opportunity in other aspects. Thus, each party is on the opposite end of an extremely broad spectrum and an understanding of their immigration platforms will shed light on their placement within the larger scheme.