The much-anticipated debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump kicks off tomorrow on ABC, where the presidential hopefuls will finally answer the burning questions America has on the policy matters that affect their daily lives.
Immigration is sure to be a hot topic, and it is consistently named as being among the top issues of concern for voters. So I propose the moderators pose the following questions.
1. MORE EMPLOYMENT VISAS. According to a July 2024 report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the “COVID-19 pandemic, early retirements and less immigration have left the nation with a worker deficit.” There are 8.2 million open jobs and only 7.2 million unemployed workers. This serious issue cannot be addressed by bypassing the visa system to release migrants into the country without regard to whether they meet America’s employment needs, which is what the current administration has been doing.
Question: Would you support legislation to raise the limits on employment-based visas enough to meet our nation’s employment needs?
2. Monitoring the Location of Unaccompanied Migrant Children. On Aug. 19, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security inspector general, issued a report concluding that Immigration and Customs Enforcement “cannot always monitor the location and status of unaccompanied migrant children" released from the custody of the Homeland Security and Health and Human Services departments. The report recommends “immediate action” to ensure the safety of these children from “trafficking, exploitation, and forced labor.”
Question: What, precisely, would your administration do to protect these children?
3. USCIS BACKLOG. Between fiscal 2017 and........