The Best People with Nicolle Wallace

Jacob Soboroff: “The American People Are Being Lied To”

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Aug 4, 2025
Jacob Soboroff, a journalist and author renowned for his coverage of critical events like family separations at the Southern border, shares his insights on the personal stories behind immigration policies. He discusses the emotional impact of ICE raids and the necessity for empathetic journalism. Soboroff highlights the resilience of those affected, including a viral case of a father detained by masked agents. Through emotional narratives, he urges a more humane view of immigration and emphasizes the profound ties that bind immigrant families.
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INSIGHT

Truth About Immigration Enforcement

  • The American people are being misled about immigration enforcement targets and methods.
  • Most apprehended are families, not primarily the "worst of the worst" criminals, contradicting official claims.
INSIGHT

Cruelty Is The Point

  • The policy of family separation is intentionally cruel and meant to deter immigration.
  • This cruelty is central to the strategy, not an accidental byproduct, as internal emails reveal.
ADVICE

See Immigration Reality Yourself

  • Witness immigration policies firsthand by attending immigration courts or observing affected communities.
  • Use direct observation to understand and share the human impact beyond media reports.
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