Kamala Harris heads to the front lines as immigration becomes a pivotal issue in her candidacy

Vice President Kamala Harris visited the southern U.S. border in Douglas, Arizona, for the first time in over three years, addressing the issue of immigration. Harris plans to propose tougher security measures, such as new detection machines and more Border Patrol agents, as well as stricter asylum restrictions. She aims to go beyond President Biden’s executive action earlier this year by requiring a lower threshold for illegal border crossings to trigger the asylum restrictions. Despite criticisms over the Biden administration’s handling of immigration, Harris has touted her record as California’s attorney general in prosecuting transnational gangs and drug traffickers. While polling shows more voters trust Trump to secure the border, Harris is seen as better at treating immigrants humanely and protecting immigrant rights. The debate over immigration is particularly crucial in Arizona, where ranchers like John Ladd have experienced significant challenges with border apprehensions and smuggling. Ladd believes that Trump had a better approach to the border than Harris, and is skeptical of her tough talk on immigration. However, some residents, like City Council member Danya Acosta, have been swayed by Harris and are tired of the polarization and political games surrounding the issue. Despite criticisms and challenges, Harris continues to address the immigration crisis and work towards solutions.

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