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The Rachel Maddow Show
BONUS: The Stakes of Immigration with Aaron Reichlin-Melnick
Apr 9, 2024
Immigration expert Aaron Reichlin-Melnick discusses immigration policies under Trump vs. Biden, asylum system status, challenges in legal immigration, border policies' impact on crossings, and diplomatic hurdles in U.S.-Mexico relations. The conversation dives into legal immigration complexities, bipartisan efforts to update border legislation, and the interconnection between legal immigration policies and border issues.
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- Trump administration focused on restrictionism in reshaping legal immigration policies towards early 20th-century ideals.
- Efforts to deter border crossings under Trump, such as family separation and asylum agreements, faced challenges and criticism.
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Trump Administration's Focus on Restricting Legal Immigration
The Trump administration's approach to legal immigration was characterized by a focus on restrictionism. They aimed to reshape the legal immigration system to resemble the early 20th-century system, with an emphasis on preferring immigrants from Europe or educated individuals. Measures like the Muslim ban, health insurance requirements for immigration, and bans on diversity visas resulted in a significant reduction in legal immigration during the Trump administration's term.
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