New Mexico in Focus; Lines in the Sand: The Changing U.S.-Mexico Border, Part 2
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Episode #509; Lines in the Sand, Pt. 2 An Open Border: Immigration in a New Century. "We must, and we can, reach an agreement on migration before the end of this very year, which will allow us to make sure that there are no Mexicans who have not entered this country legally… Migration has always rendered more economic benefits to the United States than the cost it entails… Regularization does not mean rewarding those who break the law. Regularization means that we will provide them with the legal means to allow them to continue contributing to this great nation." With these words to President Bush and the U.S. Congress, President Vicente Fox of Mexico has called for a new age of immigration into the United States. The second episode of this three part Mexico series will look at the role played by Mexican immigrants in our society and economy and the heated debate over reforming immigration laws. Host: Arcie Chapa. Guests: Jared Bloch (Refugee Resettlement Director, Catholic Charities), Pamela Kennedy (Legal Counsel, Mexican Consulate), Lourdes Catalan (Administrative Officer, Mexican Consulate), Gloria Nieto (Chair, City of Santa Fe Immigration Task Force).
