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Rush to a conclusion: Latin America’s lockdowns

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Border Crisis and Immigration Policy

This chapter examines the growing humanitarian and security issues at the U.S. southern border, particularly focusing on illegal immigrants with criminal backgrounds. It discusses recent executive actions impacting high-skilled visas and explores the resulting complications for migrants, contrasting current policies with those of the Trump administration. Additionally, the chapter delves into the political motivations driving these immigration restrictions and their implications for both the tech sector and the Democratic Party.

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