

Our immigration identity crisis
12 snips Jun 4, 2024
Lydia Saad, Director of U.S. social research at Gallup, and Mark Krikorian, Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies, dive deep into America's complex immigration landscape. They discuss how public opinion reflects growing support for immigration yet labels it as a divisive issue. The conversation covers the challenges of balancing compassion with effective immigration management under the current administration, alongside contrasting policy perspectives. The duo explores the historical context of immigration reform and the implications of rising nativism.
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Trump's Immigration Focus
- Trump's focus on immigration during his legal battles.
- He highlighted it in his speeches, connecting it to the state of the country.
Conflicting Views on Immigration
- Americans view immigration as the nation's most pressing problem.
- Despite this, they generally see immigration as a good thing, according to Lydia Saad.
History of Immigration Reform
- 30 years ago, Congress successfully passed immigration reform.
- Since then, there have been repeated failures to make substantial changes.