Pia Orrenius: Mass deportations, a sealed border, and our shared humanity

New Beyond Talking Points episode on immigration policy in Trump's first 100 days

Pia Orrenius is an economist and Vice President at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. For 15 years, she’s been the first person I’ve called with any question about immigration policy; in the episode, you’ll see why.

We talk about the historic drop in border crossings, the legality of deportations, why birthright citizenship matters, if immigrants do commit more crimes and/or ‘take’ US jobs, and what America really needs for comprehensive immigration reform. We end with the human toll on our immigrant neighbors and friends, especially in Texas. I hope you listen in.

*As a disclaimer, Pia speaks for herself and her views may or may not align with those of the Federal Reserve System.

Available on Apple, Spotify, and the Dallas Morning News.