As November 5 approaches, both Republicans and Democrats are pushing their agendas. They have put abortion and the economy at the forefront of their campaigns, but immigration is also a pressing issue for voters ahead of the election.
According to Pew Research, 61% of voters surveyed said immigration was “very important to their vote.” The poll showed voters were more confident that former President Donald Trump would make “wise decisions on immigration” than Harris.
Anti-immigrant rhetoric is dangerously xenophobic and racist. Trump and Vance’s cards went so far as to demonize immigrants, including Haitians and Venezuelans.
But according to Reuters, the Harris-Waltz ticket changed its platform on immigration from emphasizing a path to citizenship to focusing on border security.
For some, this is a matter of protecting America and its economy, but for many Americans it is a deeply personal issue. First- and second-generation immigrants have come to this country or watched their parents come to this country and work to the bone to provide a better life for the next generation.
We previously asked members of the BuzzFeed community who are immigrants how they vote. But we want to hear your thoughts on what the most important issues in this election are for children of immigrants.
As the days go by, do you feel like you have a candidate who represents your concerns?
Is there a political platform that represents your concerns about foreign policy?
What issues will influence who will vote on November 5th?
We want to hear about the issues that matter most to immigrant children. Share your thoughts in the comments section below and your answer could be featured in a future BuzzFeed Community post. If you would like to remain anonymous, please fill out this Google Form.
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