Shifting Immigration Politics

This chapter analyzes the evolving immigration policies under the current administration, contrasting them with previous approaches, particularly the influence of Trump's messaging. It highlights the disparity between public perceptions of immigration and the actual desires for pathways to citizenship, delving into the complex interplay of economic anxieties and political narratives. The discussion underscores the need for a nuanced understanding of immigration's real impacts on American workers versus the scapegoating seen in political discourse.