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Why Is Illegal Immigration Down at the Southern Border?

Marshall Fitz talks about why unauthorized immigration is decreasing and why that makes now an excellent time to start discussing comprehensive reform.

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What is the current state of unauthorized migration at our southern border? What is the reason for the decline in unauthorized migration? Why is now the right time for a comprehensive approach to immigration reform?

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Marshall Fitz

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