The Complexities of American Politics and Immigration Policies

This chapter delves into the cyclical nature of American politics with a focus on performative diversity, liberal identity politics, and the impact of policies on migrants. It analyzes the contradictions within US racism, the role of migrant labor in the economy, and the historical context of immigration policies. The discussion also explores the complexities of border anxieties, settler colonial projects, and the economic and political repercussions of migration.