Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris visited the U.S.-Mexico border in Douglas, Arizona, pledging to impose tougher asylum restrictions if elected president. She emphasized the need for order and security at the border while supporting a pathway to citizenship for certain undocumented migrants. Harris criticized former President Donald Trump for exacerbating border issues and highlighted her plans to decrease illegal crossings. Despite calls for a more stringent approach to border security, Harris expressed compassion for migrant workers and Dreamers. She distanced herself from Trump’s child-separation policies and promised to address root causes of migration. Harris also discussed her support for legislation aimed at fortifying the border and criticized Trump’s interference in bipartisan efforts. This visit marked Harris’ second trip to the southern border and aimed to address concerns about her stance on immigration. However, polls show that Trump leads Harris in Arizona on immigration issues, highlighting potential challenges for the Democratic nominee in the upcoming election. Harris met with Border Patrol officials during her visit to discuss addressing the flow of fentanyl across the border and was introduced by a mother whose son died from the drug. Overall, Harris focused on balancing border security with compassion and criticized Trump’s handling of immigration issues.
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