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Joe Biden’s new border policies irritate the
extremes. Good
They mix toughness with generosity and are a step in
the right direction
Feb 23rd
2023
“Border
chaos!” began as a nativist dog whistle. Under the Biden administration it
became reality. Problems in countries south of Mexico, the strength of
America’s economy and a confused set of federal policies resulted in 2m
undocumented people crossing the southern border in 2022 (many others surely
crossed undetected). Since Democrats lost their majority in the House of
Representatives after the midterms, though, the Biden administration has
pivoted. Its new policies, some of which were announced this week, are a step
in the right direction.
Both
America and aspiring Americans yet to become citizens would benefit from a more
generous immigration system. America’s labour market is exceptionally tight,
which should mean new arrivals are both needed and can be readily absorbed. But
support for legal migration is undermined when the government cannot control
who comes in. Liberals therefore have an interest in secure (…)
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