THE FUTURE OF THE UNITED STATES
Rethinking America's Broken Immigration System
Extremes on both ends of the political spectrum have fueled a firestorm which has led to the spread of misinformation, stoked division, and slowed progress on finding a modern solution for immigration. We have strayed far from the path of understanding the economic and moral arguments and all recent attempts to fix the broken system have failed.
Watch the short documentary films featuring experts from National Immigration Forum, American Immigration Lawyers Association, Bipartisan Policy Center, the Mexico Center, New American Economy, CATO Institute, Americans for Prosperity, and many more as we explore how to solve immigration challenge and remake our economy while protecting American values, workers, and families.
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EPISODE 1
The Immigrant’s Promise
What role does immigration play in our country’s identity and economy, and how did immigration become illegal in the first place?Watch the Episode
EPISODE 2
The Broken Immigration System
We reveal the often unseen benefits and detractors of undocumented immigrants and the opportunity that a better system promises.Watch the Episode
Episode 3
The Wall: America’s Line in the Sand
The physical barrier on the southern is a symbol of America’s attitude about immigration, but what does it actually do to America safe?Watch the Episode
Episode 4
Immigration’s Crossroads: Hurricane Harvey
After hurricane Harvey, Houston’s 500,000 undocumented workers came out of the shadows to help rebuild the community.Watch the Episode
Episode 5
Coming to America: Lines and Limitations
What does it take to immigrate to the United States of America? Who is eligible, what are the procedures and requirements, and how long does it take?Watch the Episode
Episode 6
Protecting American Jobs
The health of the American economy depends on its workforce. How do we protect American workers and provide opportunities to immigrants?Watch the Episode
Episode 7
Understanding H-1B: America’s Skilled Worker Visa
The H-1B visa, last updated in 1990, was designed for a different time. We explore the history of this visa and the challenges it faces going forward.Watch the Episode
Episode 8
DACA and the American Dream
Dreamers have fought for legalization for decades, but the economic benefit these young people have brought, as well as the trust they placed in us as a country, is at stake.Watch the Episode
Episode 9
Out of the Shadows: Undocumented in America
How can we address the lives of millions of working, taxpaying residents who entered without inspection and ensure a better system in the future?Watch the Episode
Episode 10
The Golden Door: America’s Way Forward
What does a path to legalizing the undocumented look like and how can we achieve a fair resolution for Americans and immigrants?Watch the Episode
Episode 11
The American Promise: Children of Immigrants
In order to build a better future for America, we must address the impacts of immigration policy on immigrant children and their families.Watch the Episode
Episode 12
Educating Immigrants: Building the Future Workforce
In the United States, it is law that all children receive an education regardless of immigration status, but not all students are getting the access they require.Watch the Episode
Episode 13
The Shadow Workforce and the Path to a Stronger Economy
Should we consider allowing undocumented workers to regularize their status to help us rebuild our economy post-pandemic?Watch the Episode
Episode 14
Healthcare for the Undocumented
Who do immigrants use the emergency room and how can they join the healthcare system in a way that reduces costs and improves health outcomes?Watch the Episode
Episode 15
Policing Immigrants: Community Members or Criminals
Is it the job of local police to act as immigration enforcement and what consequences communities face when police are feared instead of trusted?Watch the Episode
Episode 16
Exploring Solutions: The ID & Tax Proposal
As America moves beyond President Trump’s rhetoric, we need innovative approaches to solve the pressing issue of undocumented immigrants living in our country.Watch the Episode