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President Biden Tasked Kamala Harris With Immigration. How Did She Do?

2024/10/14
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Vice President Kamala Harris's role in addressing the root causes of migration has been a subject of debate. Tasked with finding solutions in Central America, Harris secured billions in private investment, potentially improving lives and impacting migration patterns. While border crossings overall have increased, those from key Central American countries have decreased, raising questions about the effectiveness of her strategy.
  • Harris focused on addressing root causes of migration from Central America, rather than border enforcement.
  • About $5 billion of private investment was secured for the region.
  • Border crossings from targeted Central American countries have decreased, but overall crossings have increased.
  • Republicans have criticized Harris's approach, labeling her the "border czar."

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