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The humans at the center of the US immigration debate | Ali Noorani

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4.111.9K Ratings

🗓️ 30 June 2022

⏱️ 14 minutes

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Summary

How does a nation reconcile when its identity is at odds with its policies? Ali Noorani traces the arc of the US immigration debate to show a safer and more compassionate way forward, highlighting why centering human dignity creates lasting bonds and healthier communities.

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I'm Elise Hugh, you're listening to Ted Talks Daily.

0:07.5

Something that happens to stories about immigrants is they become depersonalized.

0:12.0

Their experiences get ignored in a swirl of arguments driven by fear or hate.

0:17.8

In his 2021 talk from Ted X Boston, advocate Ali Nourani reminds us of the real human beings

0:24.0

at the center of immigration and the importance of immigrant contributions to the US.

0:31.4

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