Exploring a theoretical plan for immigration reform that emphasizes strict control over who enters the US, proposing limited legal immigration and increased detainment of border crossers using DOD resources. The chapter outlines a phased approach focused on enforcement and deportation in the short term, leading to potential legalization for some undocumented migrants in exchange for reduced legal immigration in the long term.
Americans hold contradictory views on immigration: They’re more supportive of it than ever before, while also calling it the nation’s most divisive political issue. A pollster, a policy researcher, and a pundit help make sense of our stalled immigration debate.
This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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