2024-09-28 05:40:08
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Migration
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Kamala Harris's Border Visit: A Pledge for Immigration Reform

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Vice President Kamala Harris recently visited the US-Mexico border in Douglas, Arizona, underscoring her commitment to immigration reform. During her visit, she emphasized the importance of establishing and enforcing border rules while acknowledging that the US is a nation of immigrants. Harris stressed the need for a balanced approach that combines strong border security with a humane immigration system. She dismissed the notion that the country must choose between the two, insisting that both are achievable and necessary.

Harris announced plans to revive a previously failed bipartisan border law aimed at increasing the number of border agents and enhancing technology to detect smuggled fentanyl. She highlighted the dangers of fentanyl, often produced in Mexico with chemicals from China, which causes thousands of overdose deaths annually in the US. Additionally, she asserted that illegal border crossers would no longer be eligible for asylum, but hardworking migrants entering legally would have a pathway to citizenship.

The visit also served as a strategic move in the lead-up to the November elections, particularly in the swing state of Arizona where Harris faces a tight race against former President Donald Trump. Harris used the occasion to criticize Trump’s approach to immigration, accusing him of inciting fear and division by demonizing immigrants. She argued that Americans deserve a leader focused on border security rather than political games.

Harris's stance represents a shift towards a tougher immigration policy within the Democratic Party, reflecting a blend of enforcement and compassion. Her visit and pledges aim to address one of the key issues voters will consider in the upcoming election.

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