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The Reality at the Border with Jonathan Blitzer

Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast

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Evolving U.S. Immigration Policies

This chapter explores the complexities of U.S. immigration policy in light of the 1980 Refugee Act and the surge of Cuban and Central American refugees. It discusses the disconnect between policy expectations and border realities, highlighting the need for a reevaluation of asylum laws and enforcement strategies to address the changing demographics of asylum seekers.

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