Why Democrats Continue to Struggle on Immigration Policy

Years after the Trump administration's family separation policy at the border, a look at why the Democratic Party continues to struggle to come up with a detailed immigration plan.

An episode of the Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast podcast, hosted by WNYC Studios, titled "Why Democrats Continue to Struggle on Immigration Policy" was published on September 30, 2022 and runs 25 minutes.

September 30, 2022 ·25m · Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

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Summary

Years after the Trump administration's family separation policy at the border, a look at why the Democratic Party continues to struggle to come up with a detailed immigration plan.

Episode Description

Years after the Trump administration's family separation policy at the border, Democrats in Congress continue to struggle to come up with a detailed immigration plan.

On Today's Show:

Caitlin Dickerson, staff writer at The Atlantic, spent 18 months investigating the Trump administration's family separation policy at the border. She joins to discuss her reporting and how immigration, political asylum and the border are playing out as issues today as midterm elections loom.