Today in a special episode of the poor over today, we're explaining the immigration

debate including where VP Harris, RFK Jr, and former President Trump stand.

This is the first episode of our election collection,

designed to help us grow in understanding and compassion

on key 2024 election topics.

First, some background. The United States, Mexico border

has seen a major influx of migrants in recent years,

overwhelming the immigration system and some cities.

In 2000, U.S. Border Patrol reported encountering 1.7 million migrants along the US-Mexico border.

That number declined to fewer than 500,000 encounters per year from 2010 to 2020 before surging to nearly 2.5 million in 2023.

According to Pew Research, 77% of Americans describe the situation at the southern border as either a crisis or a major problem,

catapulting immigration to a top issue among voters. While most agree the current system is broken, there are disagreements on how to fix it.

So you're probably wondering, what are the two sides?

Glad you asked.

Republicans generally support tighter border security and deportations of immigrants who entered illegally.

They emphasize this as a way to reduce crime, protect the American economy, and be fair to those who follow the legal pathway to citizenship.

Democrats generally support fewer barriers to entry and decreased deportations, placing greater importance on creating

pathways to legal status for people who came here without legal documentation, especially

as children, aka Dreamers.

We'll be back with some key terms after a quick break.

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