In this episode of Tell Me Más, host Victor Cornejo speaks with immigration experts Ira Kurzban and Tony Hernández to unpack the U.S. immigration system. They discuss personal stories, policy history, undocumented immigrants’ challenges, asylum claims, economic contributions, and political rhetoric on deportation.
In This Episode
00:00 The Economic Impact of Immigration
03:12 Understanding Immigration: A Personal Journey
06:06 The American Immigration System Explained
08:54 Deportation vs. Admissibility: Key Differences
12:09 The Asylum Process and International Law
14:59 Open Borders vs. Closed Borders: A Misunderstanding
17:47 The Role of Immigrants in the U.S. Economy
21:02 Mass Deportation: What Does It Mean?
41:54 The Complexity of Mass Deportation
48:05 Economic Implications of Deportation
55:33 Legal Barriers and Political Stunts
01:01:39 Employer Responsibility and Immigration
01:07:43 Towards Meaningful Immigration Reform
01:19:31 Resources for Understanding Immigration Issues
Resources:
Kurzban, Kurzban, Tetzeli & Pratt ➡️ https://www.kktplaw.com
The Immigrant Archive Project ➡️ https://immigrantarchiveproject.org
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