In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss federal immigration policy and laws in the United States and any impacts on the upcoming 2024 election.
Research/Resources:
“Immigration.” Department of Homeland Security Statistics, February 7, 2024, https://www.dhs.gov/ohss/topics/immigration
“How Texas is challenging the Biden administration on border policy” by Arelis R. Hernández, Nick Miroff, Maria Sacchetti and Ann E. Marimow. Published in The Washington Post website March 12, 2024 and available on https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2024/03/12/texas-border-battles-immigration-migrants-biden/
“U.S. Border Patrol Encounters at the Southwest Border: Fact Sheet.” Prepared by Members and Committees of Congress. Published in Congressional Research Service website and available on https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R47556#:~:text=The%20definition%20includes%20persons%20both,present%20in%20the%20United%20States.&text=Border%20Protection%20(CBP).,%2Fstats%2Fnationwide%2Dencounters.
“CBP Releases January 2024 Monthly Update.” U.S. Customs and Border Protection, February 13, 2024, https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/national-media-release/cbp-releases-january-2024-monthly-update
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