Vice President Kamala Harris is set to visit the southern U.S. border for the first time in more than three years, with a focus on addressing the broken immigration system. Harris plans to call for tougher security measures, such as fentanyl detection machines and more Border Patrol agents. She also intends to press the Chinese government to crack down on companies that produce precursor chemicals for fentanyl.
Despite criticism from Republicans about the administration’s handling of the border crisis, Harris has defended her efforts to address the root causes of migration from countries in the Northern Triangle. There is a heated debate over immigration, especially in Arizona, where ranchers like John Ladd have experienced firsthand the impact of illegal border crossings.
Trump has criticized Harris’s approach to immigration, accusing her of wanting an open border. However, some residents in border communities have expressed support for Harris and her efforts to address the issue. A City Council member in Douglas, Danya Acosta, voted for Trump in 2016 but switched to Biden in 2020 due to concerns about border policies. The failure of a bipartisan border bill in the House reinforced her belief that immigration has become politicized.
Overall, the visit by Harris to the southern border highlights the ongoing challenges and debates surrounding immigration policy in the United States.
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