Caroline Nagel

INTRODUCTION

Trump capitalizes on anti-immigration sentiment; appointed Stephen Miller for policy influence.
Miller's history includes 'Muslim ban', family separation, 'remain in Mexico', and use of Article 42 during COVID-19.
Focus on unauthorized immigration, but also targets authorized entry via visas and refugee resettlement.
Potential for curtailing unauthorized border crossings and asylum claims, but conflict over skilled immigration may arise.

Trump's views fit within a tradition of American nativism and restrictionism; immigration is historically contested.
US is the largest immigrant recipient but mass immigration has not been universally endorsed.
History of immigration shaped by race, class, and gender dynamics.
1870s legislation framed against Chinese immigration, establishing federal exclusion powers.
1924's Johnson-Reed Act imposed quotas restricting certain nationalities.
1965 Hart-Celler Act shifted immigration dynamics, leading to increased immigration from Latin America and Asia.

Miller views immigration as impacting national sovereignty; aligns with far-right, anti-immigrant sentiments.
Contrasts with mainstream Republican views favoring skilled foreign labor through temporary visas.
Proposed changes include restricting H1B visa categories, increasing barriers for foreign workers, and rescinding paths to citizenship.
Tensions arise as business leaders advocate for skilled immigration; Trump's inconsistent statements indicate complexity in immigration strategy.
Anticipated policies increase challenges for unauthorized immigrants and complicate authorized immigration processes.