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Kamala Harris Backs Citizenship Path for 20 Million Undocumented, Opposing 67% Who Favor Deportations

Oct 23, 2024, 03:26 PM

Vice President Kamala Harris has expressed her support for a pathway to citizenship for the estimated 20 million undocumented immigrants in the United States and stated her opposition to mass deportations. In an interview with Telemundo, Harris confirmed her stance, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive immigration reform that includes expedited citizenship processes. When told that Democrats are not talking about a pathway to citizenship, Harris responded, "I am! I am talking about it!" She added that "America is a country that was built in part by immigrants who have come." Harris's comments come amid ongoing debates over immigration policies and border security, with polls indicating that 67% of Americans support deportations. As the administration's point person on immigration, often referred to as the "Border Czar," Harris's position highlights internal discussions within the Democratic Party regarding immigration reform.