Latest Updates: U.S. and Canadian Immigration Law Changes (July 31, 2024)

Dear Reader:

The upcoming election in November will see significant debates on immigration policy, with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump presenting contrasting approaches.

Kamala Harris’ Immigration Policy Goals:

1. Continue Asylum Crackdown: Maintain current policies, including the partial ban on asylum claims for migrants crossing illegally, to ensure border security and order.
2. Address Root Causes of Migration: Focus on reducing poverty, violence, and corruption in Central America through diplomacy and investment.
3. Bipartisan Solutions: Advocate for comprehensive immigration reform through bipartisan agreements in Congress for a modernized immigration system.

Donald Trump’s Immigration Policy Goals:
1. Largest Deportation/Removal Campaign: Promise to carry out the largest deportation/removal effort in U.S. history, utilizing the National Guard for immigration enforcement.
2. Tougher Border Security: Propose militarizing the border, implementing strict ideological screenings for legal immigrants, and ending birthright citizenship for children of unauthorized immigrants.
3. Strict Enforcement: Focus on strict and aggressive enforcement of immigration laws to significantly reduce illegal immigration and tighten border security.