Illegal immigration and unlawful border crossings continue to serve as significant subject matters in the 2020 presidential election. Democrat candidates who presently hope to challenge President Trump in the general election have made headlines for their various positions on immigration. Thus far, virtually all 2020 candidates have indicated their support for decriminalizing unlawful crossings at the United States Southern border.
Right now, Joe Biden is getting attention for his latest remarks on illegal immigrants and American citizens. During a speech before South Carolina’s Clinton College, Biden shared some interesting ideas regarding the Americanism of migrants who criminally cross the border versus individuals who are born in the states.
Biden’s Thoughts on Illegal Immigrants and U.S. Citizens
While speaking at Clinton College, Biden expressed interest in finding a “pathway” for illegal immigrants in the United States. The former vice president then went on to assert that certain illegal immigrants attend school and do well in society. However, Biden stated that many individuals who unlawfully cross the Southern border “become American” prior to American citizens themselves.
