This week on Scripps News Reports, we delve into the facts and laws governing immigration to the U.S., explore life along the border, and listen to the immigration concerns of everyday voters.
We take a closer look at Texas’ Operation Lone Star, the state’s border security initiative. What are the goals and financial implications of these policies? How does this effort impact the local environment and the viability of local businesses?
We also hear from immigrants about their journeys to America, the processes they undergo when encountering the U.S. Border Patrol, and the challenges they face once they arrive in the U.S.
In addition, we compare the immigration stances of the top two presidential candidates: President Biden has advocated for a pathway to citizenship for migrants, expanded healthcare for DACA recipients, and simplified the citizenship process for immigrants married to citizens. On the other hand, former President Trump has pushed for widespread deportations, attempted to end the DACA program, and called for an end to birthright citizenship for children of immigrant parents born in the U.S.
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