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Why Is Immigration Considered Controversial?

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Young immigrants and supporters walk holding signs during a rally in support of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) in Los Angeles, Calif. on Sept. 1, 2017. (Frederic J. Brown/AFP/Getty Images)
Young immigrants and supporters walk holding signs during a rally in support of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) in Los Angeles, Calif. on Sept. 1, 2017. (Frederic J. Brown/AFP/Getty Images)

Even though immigration seems controversial in a political context, there's actually a lot of agreement on the issue if you look at public opinion, The Atlantic's Derek Thompson writes.

Here & Now's Meghna Chakrabarti speaks with Thompson (@DKThomp) as Congress continues to grapple with what to do on the issue.

This segment aired on February 19, 2018.

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