Fresh Chaos at the Border Doesn't Change What's Needed to Rationalize Immigration
Jan 30, 2024
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Exploring the chaos at the border, the podcast discusses the failure of immigration laws, misconceptions around illegal immigration and the need for a rationalized immigration policy. It also analyzes President Biden's sponsorship program, decreasing approval rates in US legal immigration, and highlights the importance of a strong economy and immigration system.
The focus on border issues and illegal immigration neglects the core problem of ineffective immigration laws, leading to chaos and disorder.
Sponsorship programs have the potential to divert people from illegal immigration paths but require permanent implementation and Congressional action.
Deep dives
The need for a rational immigration policy
The podcast explores the lack of interest among Republicans in creating a rational and cost-effective immigration policy. The current focus on border issues and illegal immigration ignores the core problem of ineffective immigration laws and contributes to chaos and disorder. The solution lies in creating a legal immigration system that provides realistic opportunities for people to immigrate.
The importance of sponsorships and addressing backlogs
The podcast highlights the benefits of sponsorships to divert people from illegal immigration paths. The suggestion to allow US citizens and legal residents to sponsor immigrants has shown promise, but the current limitations and backlog undermine its effectiveness. Congressional action is necessary to make these programs permanent, provide confidence to potential immigrants, and ensure a clear and lawful pathway to immigration.
It's utterly irrational to expect that making illegal immigration the only immigration would give US policymakers better options at the border. David Bier explains.