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 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 this policy? How does it impact the local environment and the sustainability of businesses in the area?
We also hear from immigrants about their journeys to America, the procedures they undergo when encountering the U.S. Border Patrol, and the challenges they face upon reaching the U.S.
Additionally, we examine the immigration stances of the leading presidential candidates: President Biden favors a path to citizenship for migrants, expanded healthcare for DACA recipients, and simplified citizenship processes for immigrants married to citizens. Former President Trump advocates for mass deportations, has sought to end the DACA program, and wants to eliminate automatic citizenship for children born in the U.S. to immigrant parents.
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