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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