Name: The humans at the center of the US immigration debate
Uploaded: 2022-06-30T14:38:32Z
Duration: 12 min 3 s
Description: How does a nation reconcile when its identity is at odds with its policies? Ali Noorani traces the arc of the US immigration debate to show a safer and more compassionate way forward, highlighting why centering human dignity creates lasting bonds and healthier communities.

How does a nation reconcile when its identity is at odds with its policies? Ali Noorani traces the arc of the US immigration debate to show a safer and more compassionate way forward, highlighting why centering human dignity creates lasting bonds and healthier communities.

Ali Noorani: The humans at the center of the US immigration debate

The humans at the center of the US immigration debate

A vivid recount of an immigration court reveals the stark reality: most cases end in denial or delay, stripping migrants of dignity.

Storm Lake, Iowa, epitomizes the transformative power of embracing immigrants, pivoting from nativism to a thriving, diverse community.

Navigating U.S. immigration's dignity-stripping system, a young Nicaraguan defies odds, securing bond in an emotionally fraught hearing.