This week on Scripps News Reports, we delve into the facts and laws surrounding immigration to the U.S., explore life along the border, and hear from voters on their immigration concerns.
We take a closer look at Texas’ Operation Lone Star, the state’s border security initiative. What are the goals and expenses of this policy? How does it impact the local environment and the sustainability of businesses in the area?
We also listen to the stories of immigrants, detailing the paths they take to reach America, their encounters with the U.S. Border Patrol, and the arduous journey that awaits them upon arrival in the country.
Furthermore, we analyze the immigration stances of the top presidential candidates: President Biden advocates for a pathway to citizenship for migrants, expanded healthcare for DACA recipients, and easier naturalization for immigrants married to citizens. Former President Trump, on the other hand, supports mass deportations, aimed to terminate the DACA program, and opposes granting automatic citizenship to children of immigrant parents born in the U.S.
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