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Their wordsTrying to cut off migration to the United States by unilaterally changing policies that are carried out in Texas or Arizona would be like trying to stop people from competing in a marathon while standing on the finish line.
Their wordsBut the U.S. contributes to many of these crises—a good reason for our elected officials to pay attention to them.
Their wordsI’ve heard countless stories about the factors that people weigh before deciding to leave home. Rarely do these narratives include even a passing reference to American immigration policy.
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