Security at the Southern Border - Immigrants and Refugees
Are the people crossing the southern border refugees? What can we do about that?There’s some additional context we didn’t address last week. What’s the difference between an immigrant and a refugee, and why is the difference significant?Immigrants choose to relocate to another country. They move voluntarily, seeking better living conditions, economic opportunities, and family reunification. Immediate threats to their safety do not drive their move. To achieve the ability to relocate, they apply for visas or residency permits. They must meet specific criteria the destination country sets…
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