¶ Haven First
One of Haven’s first true political parties, Haven First is a nationalistic party founded as a grassroots movement among citizens following events such as the betrayal of Saif Cassio and the fall of the Corrav District. These tragedies, among other issues which had recently cropped up within the Federation, were blamed upon the recent changes to immigration policy that took effect following the repeal of the Radec Isolation Act and the subsequent mass-immigration of foreigners from the greater Fringe.
The most extreme voices of the party called for the immediate return of the RIA’s unilateral ban of immigration of any kind, but the more moderate opinion of the party as a whole called for reform to the immigration system to better prevent the entry of harmful migrants from antagonist states such as the Caliphate, and changes to the requirements for those trying to run for federal office. Following a surprise protest during the Haven Founding Festival, the Haven First party quickly entered the public conscious, where their general message of promoting the security and welfare of the Haven people resonated and found a place in many Havenites.
However, there was criticism of some of their protesting tactics, such as the use of a megaphone by former High Guardian Avery Weiss to deafen former Senator Sinji Ekta. Notably, a few counter-protests were held at the Gaia University by members of the student body who opposed the nationalist, anti-open immigration platform of the party.
Following the events of the Haven Founding Festival, a piece of legislation was rather quickly drafted by the Senate, sponsored by Senator Sinji Ekta, known as the Haven Border Act (Rumors state that a secretary to the Senate claims its original name was the Haven First Act). This bill was quickly passed with no opposition and only the abstinence of two Senators, resulting in major reforms to the immigration process for would-be citizens and the requirements for someone to run for federal office.