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Homophobic / Anti‑LGBTQ

“Gay‑baiting” campaign ad (2020).
During his comeback race, Issa aired a TV ad that fixated on GOP primary rival Carl DeMaio’s sexual orientation; the spot drew backlash as “gay‑baiting.” Issa defended the ad rather than pull it. See Politico’s report and the Los Angeles Times editorial condemning it. PoliticoLos Angeles Times

Vote against federal LGBTQ hate‑crimes protections (2009).
Issa is listed among House members who voted against the Matthew Shepard & James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act. (The act ultimately became law in Oct. 2009.) VoxCongress.govNative American Rights Fund

Note: Issa later voted for the Respect for Marriage Act (July 19, 2022), one of 47 House Republicans to do so. This doesn’t erase the earlier record but is relevant context. Clerk of the HouseWikipedia

Anti‑Diversity / Anti‑DEI

Led California’s Proposition 209 campaign (1996).
Issa chaired the successful statewide campaign for Prop 209, which amended California’s constitution to ban affirmative action in public employment, contracting, and education. Wikipedia+1Ballotpedia

Anti‑Immigrant

“Middle‑ground” immigration bill offering only temporary status (2013).
Issa floated a House plan to grant six‑year legal status to undocumented immigrants—after which they’d have to find another legal path or leave the U.S. He called it “halfway between full amnesty and simply rejecting people.” Critics noted it offered no path to citizenship. PoliticoKPBS Public MediaLatin Times

Hard‑line border/enforcement posture.
Issa’s stated positions emphasize building the wall and aggressive enforcement; he also publicly pressed the State Department over alleged funding for “migrant counseling” to enter the U.S., framing it as misleading use of taxpayer dollars. darrellissa.comFox NewsFacebook

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Quick reference (one‑liners)

Most clearly anti‑immigrant posture: 2013 bill with only temporary legal status (no citizenship path) + consistent wall/enforcement messaging. PoliticoKPBS Public Mediadarrellissa.com direct quotes for any of these actions.

Most clearly anti‑LGBTQ act: vote against the 2009 Matthew Shepard/James Byrd Jr. hate‑crimes bill; plus the 2020 gay‑baiting ad. VoxPoliticoLos Angeles Times

Most clearly anti‑diversity act: chairing the Prop 209 campaign banning affirmative action in California. Wikipedia+1