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Political Analysis: The United States' Immigration Crisis
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Political Analysis: The United States' Immigration Crisis

For decades now, Congress has been unable to agree on a comprehensive immigration law. So, why is it so difficult for the national government to make laws on this controversial policy area? Political Analyst Larry Gerston explains.

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