As the number of unaccompanied minors entering the US surges, the government has struggled to find adequate facilities to house them in, with Customs and Border Protection's facilities not being equipped for children. This leaves non-governmental organizations to step in to provide support to these children, incurring significant costs in the process.
Law professor Cesar Cuadamoc Garcia Hernandez sheds light on the injustice of immigration prisons and the need for a more humane solution to the complex issue of migration to the United States.
Matt Yglesias explains that one reason why the United States has a hard tilt against immigration is because it has been part of its mission to be a major country. However, instead of finding a better system for selecting people in a responsible way, the US has been shutting down the flow of people trying to terrorize the millions of people who were just living there not doing anyone any harm.
The speaker explains that he finds it easier to connect with immigrants than non-immigrant whites because there appears to be a "coldness" with the latter group, which makes it difficult for him to date someone whose family has been in America for generations.
The speaker describes a speech he made in which he likened immigration to aliens like Superman taking jobs from hardworking people like Batman. He imagines that his team was moved to physically support him during the speech in a moment of emotional intensity reminiscent of a college debate class.
In the 19th century, immigrants in the North were treated poorly, working in terrible conditions and not allowed to be educated, leading to illness and death. These issues were hotly debated at the time, similar to debates we still face today.
The Coast Guard has seized 11 undocumented men after their boat sank and they were found on a separate boat. It is unclear at this time what caused the sinking and who owned the vessel that went down.
The speaker gives a nuanced perspective on the US narrative around revolution and the importance of H1B visas while also acknowledging the need for border control in immigration.
The speaker criticizes the fear-mongering around unaccompanied minors, particularly those who are of gang age, arguing that the issue is much more complicated than such scare tactics would suggest.
Heidi shares her experience of moving from Germany to Provo, Utah with her first husband in 1958, and dealing with creepy phone calls while working in a bar.
Ed shares his experience as an immigrant in the US and the challenges of going through the immigration system legally. He also comments on the broken immigration system in the US and how he has seen people who didn't follow the process being in a better position than him.
Human traffickers are taking advantage of the reinforced land border to transport people across the Mediterranean Sea, which is more dangerous and costly. The danger lies not with the fence but with the political migration policy that gives rise to human trafficking and organized crime.
A Chinese man recounts his journey to the United States, encouraged by a friend to pursue his happy and sociable personality in a land of individual rights and international commerce, ultimately making the difficult decision to leave his home province and pursue an American education and career in law.
The process of obtaining legal residency in a foreign country can be challenging and requires jumping through many hoops. This can often complicate plans for living in another country.
The speaker discusses misconceptions about immigrating to the United States and the excitement of traveling to a new destination.
The speaker describes the positive effects of economic and societal integration between nations on attitudes toward other cultures. Additionally, the problematic argumentative nature of criticizing other cultures for not assimilating quickly enough or for treating their minorities too harshly is criticized.
