Erika Pinheiro: What's really happening at the US-Mexico border -- and how we can do better | TED
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- At the US-Mexico border, policies of prolonged detention and family separation have made seeking asylum in the United States difficult and dangerous. In this raw and heartfelt talk, immigration attorney Erika Pinheiro offers a glimpse into her daily work on both sides of the border and shares some of the stories behind the statistics -- including her own story of being detained and separated from her son. It's a clear-eyed call to remember the humanity that's impacted by policy -- and a warning: "History shows us that the first population to be vilified and stripped of their rights is rarely the last," she says.
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All the peeps downvoting this severly lack empathy
For all you Democrats out there. Let me tell you the reason why Republicans hate illegal immigration and are in favor of deportation and securing our borders
The Republican point of view- The whole point of legal immigration is to vet out the bad citizens. (Murders,Rapist, you know, the bad people). America cannot take in everyone's problems. Not because we don't have space (we are a big country) but because of the long lasting effects it has on our country. Now as a Democrat, you are saying "Why can't we take them all in or most of them in?". Ok,ok,ok. I will answer your question.
Remember the Vietnam war? That very controversial war? Well, in all wars there are refugees. California decided to vote no to accepting Vietnam refugees because joe Biden said (I believe he was in charge of California at this time) "If we cannot take care of our thousands of homeless Californians? How can we take care of the added population of vietnamese refugees?
Still not enough?
When america did take in immigrants. (I believe it was in Florida, I'm not sure) wages dropped by 30% the immigrants worked for less and that made the Americans have to work for less too.
Still not enough?
Ok, what about the moral argument? These are refugees fleeing persecution. Yes, this is true but is disproportionately reported by the media. If you look at the facts and statistics, only 20-26% of all asylum claims were granted. If only 20-26% of all asylum claims were verified. Then 2 things are possible. 76% of all claims considered illegible for asylum and are lies or our U.S asylum system is not competent enough to recognize people in danger. I'm gonna trust our government on this one.
Still not enough?
Now, think about how illegals stay in this country. They violate our laws. We pay them social benefits. They lower our wages for our American families. Some of them murder and rape our American families. They cause gang violence (MS-13). Keep in mind that 74% of U.S asylum claims are false and you get the anger that Republicans have for illegals.
Still not enough?
If a country has a small foriegn influx of people of a different culture, language, and traditions and they are surrounded overwhelmingly by another culture and language. Guess what happens? The smaller culture adopts the bigger cultures ideology. This can't happen if the smaller culture is not surrounded by the bigger culture. But in America there are 22 million illegal aliens. Some states are having dual languages on their signs and at airports. You see it in the democratic debates too. You see people at the debates speaking Spanish. Why is this bad, you might say? You are forcing the American people to learn a new language and conform to a different culture. Americans have a superior government and superior culture. If we weren't superior (I'm not saying racially superior, I'm saying culturally superior) why do we have the better country? Why do they want to force their way into our country?
Still not enough?
Let's be honest America takes in 4x the amount of legal immigrants then the world's second leading country. We take in 1 million per year legally. The second most country takes in 250,000 per year. U.S.A takes in the most, that's a fact.
Still not enough?
Just because you want to come here for a greater life doesn't mean you get to CUT the line of the hundreds of thousands of other people that are LEGALLY coming here. The people who are legally signing up for our country's citizenship are getting skipped in line by illegal immigrants from south and central America and that is why Republicans hate illegals.
Post your responses in the reply section. If I missed anything. I will respond to the points that I didn't get too below.
This is why the Wall is so important! Parents will stop putting there children in jeopardy when illegal crossing is no longer an option.
Tunnels. That's all. And I think since my husband and his family actually did the job of running people over the border, I might understand it a little better than you. I am not against restricting immigration at all. But the wall is a joke. You can't actually believe that a stupid wall will keep them out, can you?
@@amyjkr Absolutely, walls will slow illegal immigration. It's a physical barrier to be dealt with. This will give border agents more time to deal with "tunnels" or other obstacles in time.
We can't even take care of our own people in tent cities with feces on sidewalks. Yet, we must take care of anyone who illegally crosses border to overstep those who go though the legal process. I can't go to any country with out a passport or visa if I want to work there. Why should U.S. be different?
@@amyjkr So what's your husbands name? I'd like to know the name of the man that committed felonious crimes against the good people of America.
Wall? it is just a Speed Bump, when the Laws are screwed up. People just have to say "political asylum" I can't go back to my dangerous country. As soon as they say that, they get YEARS of waiting for a Judge to decide. With all the Sanctuary Cities, they can go disappear inside USA, and Police are not allowed to talk to them or get fired.
Walls...are...useless...without...strong...Laws.
Hey Google, is this TED talk gonna be banned as well?
Seems like the type of leftist elite misinformation Google would support to me.
@@Bendsteinberger mis-information? Is sHe lying? Is what she says, NOT true?
@@MichaelVileleagueofintrigue Well, she did seem to blame Trump for stuff Obama put in place
Banning in the name of, UHHH!!!!
I hope it's not banned. However, I dearly hope the Technology Entertainment Design board of pinko directors would stop cheapening their tax-free organization and quit the political opinion (POO) stuff, or just change their name and mission statement: "TED POO. We POO all over the InterWebs!"
So what do you want, ANY "Refugee" or group of any size, should be simply allowed to enter the country, un-vetted, and roam free? Without processioning? Attorneys should be allowed to organize the subversion of immigration laws and not face any sanction, because, as best as I can understand her, it is really upsetting to them?
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This is not what was said or implied. Let’s ground ourselves in reality but keep optimism in hand. The least the government could do is make ALL detainment centers LIVABLE and offer healthcare so that diseases can be avoided.
What's wrong with coming over legally 🤔
SEEDING ASYLUM IS LEGAL. THe U.S. is the country that precipitated the horrors of Latin Americal to have refugees come over here. It started with Reagan and the El Salvadore war.
@@LindaMcification this is a legalitie and will it make our country any better 😧
Nothing, my family fled communism. They can wait like we did and come in the right way. What this woman isn't telling you is that the majority of illegals crossing the border come here to seek wealth and stability. They are taught how to lie and use gang violence, politics, and religion to gain "asylum." She also fails to mention that they come here, procreate, and are able to seek government resources for their kids. She fails to mention that not all countries give you the privilege of becoming a citizen for merely being born on that land. She fails to mention that Mexico has their borders against Guatamala and Central Americans to keep them out. She fails to mention that Obama deported more immigrants than Trump ever has -- but hey, let's forget facts and focus on the emotional aspect. After all, who cares if American babies are now BORN into DEBT.
All you negative and ignorant people, you shall be in my prayers. God Bless you
Hopefully they'll read some of the comments here and realise how stupid this womans views are and change their minds.
We do not live forever. People wasting there lives away....... so so sad 😓
It's a very controversial video for sure. I feel for the woman who lost her baby because she didn't get help in time. But why cross the border when you're 8 months pregnant? You know you're running a risk and you're using your UNBORN child to get access to better resources for yourself. You can't blame the CBP for not helping you trying to deliver your anchor-baby. She took a risk, she gambled, she lost. I wish for everybody to win, but I'm playing too, and we're just not always on the same team.
This is the truth
because they have babies so they get US citizenship, how messed up is that? insanely messed up, then they dump the kids on the US welfare system for life while getting welfare for life, it's free $
@@Pepestock The amount of illegals and legals from south of America getting welfare is more than 80% , according to a recent study by the Center for Immigration Studies, 62% of "SELF REPORTED" households headed by a illegal immigrant participated in at least one welfare program in 2012, compared to 49% of legal immigrant-headed households and 30% of native-headed households
Dr. Steven Camarota serves as the Director of Research for the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS), a Washington, DC based research institute that examines the consequences of legal and illegal immigration on the United States.
In recent years Dr. Camarota has testified before Congress more than any other non-government expert on the economic and fiscal impact of immigration. In addition, he was the lead researcher on a contract with the Census Bureau examining the quality of immigrant data in the American Community Survey
Zero chance War is not coming
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LOCK AND LOAD!
@@Pepestock Why are countries south of our border giving out books on how to break into our nation illegally?
Donald Trump Was Right: Mexico is sending
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Why don’t you go to Mexico and protest that the police can’t protect her and her child? Fix the problem at the root. Saving the few that make it here is not enough.
Many US companies have settled in Mexico for labor and natural resources, this is sucking them up from farmers who can no longer produce their crops due to a lack of water from Mexico’s water reserves. In case you’re not aware, water reserves are how many farmers in Mexico and states like California and Iowa water their crops. Their crops dry up along with their livelihood. A US company is the source of the problem. At the very least, that family should be let into the country that stole their livelihood. This is just one example of the complex series of events that could lead to migration.
These kinds of people should go down to Mexico and help them down there since they are so concerned. Maybe adopt some Mexican children and support them! 🙂
Honestly you have no idea of how the US government treats it’s own people that wind up incarcerated, not until you have been there and done that. So the US has every right to protect its borders and running back and forth is highly suspect. The enforcement rate is up that’s why there are higher numbers. Just because you want to flood this country with Latin America doesn’t mean we all love that idea. Autonomy for our own country and LEGAL immigrants are synonymous. My sister in law is from Singapore. If she can do it, why can’t they? Oh they’re poor? Yea I slept on an abandoned school bus until I saved for an apartment. Don’t have kids if you cannot care for them properly. Do not expect hand outs and taxpayers to take care of your children. I pay 40% taxes and cannot afford to have a family but I subsidize those who sit at home their whole lives and get that luxury. Tough love.
Thank God for Your effort and fight for Humanity. Thank you.
You are Beautiful. Peace and Love
She is not telling the whole story about border issues. Illegal immigrant children are sepparated from the parents because the parents are being charged with illegal entry or illegally entering the country after deportation. It would not be appropriate to allow the children to serve the jail sentance with their parent. The assylum claims are mostly made up.
Interesting. So you are right there on the front line? Obviously you are experiencing this. How else would one know so much?
Get out of here with your facts!!!
this is how it's supposed to work. part of the problem is that a lot of people are being detained on suspicion alone. this wouldnt be that bad, but because of how backed up the system is, a lot of people wait months to even have their case heard. guilty or not
The claims are 95% lies
@@RealityTrailers government studies genius
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Ok. So as I understand the situation, Mexico is the problem here. Why don't they:
1) Use their armed forces to destroy the entities causing the threats and the violence.
2) Request the assistance of the US military to destroy them faster and more easily, like Kuwait did against Saddam Hussein.
A whole country can't just run away to another country just because their population of criminals is soaring. I believe if Mexico isn't willing to take steps to sort things, the USA should rightly refuse all refugee claims.
When people are dying at an alarming rate, maybe the authorities will be alarmed and do something about it. That, or an alliance of countries should just storm Mexico and restore order like they did in 1945 when mass murders were happening.
Were I in charge of Mexico or the USA, those would be my strategies. They worked in WWII and the Gulf, why won't they work here?
The government is allegedly paid by the cartels. If it's their gravy boat, why would they want to run them out
@@blazeice111 I see. Well then either the government accepts its funding at the expense of having its citizens killed every now and then.
Or if the citizens of Mexico have a problem with that, they should come together and ask the US and its allies to intervene and help.
But illegally fleeing to another country, while leaving their fellow citizens behind to be slaughtered, is a poor choice and doesn't help anybody. The country they're fleeing to has every right and reason to deport them right back to Mexico.
@@WhiteKestrell I think they should ask the US for help also. But put the shoe on the other foot, our government is obviously getting out of hand. Would you ask Germany or Russia for help to come overthrow it?
If I was running from something much worse, 3 months of separation, in hindsight, would not be all that bad. But what I am concerned about is the possibility of innocent people becoming lost in the system.
Innocent people would not try to break into another country.
@@shanestrickland5006 I'm referring to the legal immigrants and legal asylum seekers.
@GreenIdLady 1I appreciate your comment. You are right. And even though I claim that as an adult looking back on a very hard childhood, 3 months separation is less significant than a lifetime of (something worse) ...that does not take away from the fact that our system is FAR from perfect and certainly needs attention.
Sometimes moral issues aren't black and white. There are more factors involved than just a big heart. Its impossible to help everyone.
Because of all the 'encouragement' for everyone in the entire world to come to the US illegally, (except white South Africans), because of the encouragement of amnesty programs, because of the generous welfare benefits available in the US, the southern border has been overrun.
CBC is overwhelmed.
Now, people act shocked when children are removed from the holding centers. People act shocked when children are separated from illegal aliens.
You would be equally shocked if it were the opposite; minors being held in adult prisons because of the actions of their parents or legal guardians.
You might also be shocked to learn that it is common place for asylum seekers to have children with them that are not theirs. The children were acquired for the specific purpose of securing entry to the US.
The situation is FUBAR and it is a result of many causes in addition to what I mentioned.
@Patrick Bullard I feel your last name should be Dullard. Also, not a boomer but thanks for playing.
@@alaskahelo ahahaha, 'generous welfare benefits' yeah sure. Clearly have no scope of the world beyond the US.
@@Aor87, possibly. I've only been to China, South Africa, Finland, Italy, Canada and Mexico. So, clearly, not well traveled at all nor do I know anything at all about law enforcement or welfare and charity programs in the US.
@@alaskahelo I'm glad to see you are able to admit your failings in this regard. I had not expected such an honest response.
@@Aor87 you're cute. Does mommy let you drive yet?
Why not have a border patrol agent do a tedtalk instead of a lady talking about her feelings.
Why are we, the American government, failing to hold the Mexican, Guatemalan, Cuban, etc. governments accountable for their mistreatment of humanity and the cost of protecting our borders. Why is there so much poverty, yet so many rich politicians? Let's get to the root of it!! Hold these governments accountable for their people, or give me your land AND your people!!!
It is always good to hear all points of view.
If only half of Americans did just that for a day.....
Natural Technologist come on down lets down we are trying our best here
@@RealityTrailers You don't value the democratic process if you never listen respectfully to opposing views. I find so few sincerely curious people.
Why are countries south of our border giving out books on how to break into our natoin illegally?
Donald Trump Was Right: Mexico is sending
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The amount of illegals and legals from south of America getting welfare is more than 80%
According to a recent study by the Center for Immigration Studies, 62% of "SELF REPORTED" households headed by a illegal immigrant participated in at least one welfare program in 2012, compared to 49% of legal immigrant-headed households and 30% of native-headed households
Dr. Steven Camarota serves as the Director of Research for the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS), a Washington, DC based research institute that examines the consequences of legal and illegal immigration on the United States.
In recent years Dr. Camarota has testified before Congress more than any other non-government expert on the economic and fiscal impact of immigration. In addition, he was the lead researcher on a contract with the Census Bureau examining the quality of immigrant data in the American Community Survey
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This was policy before Trumps presidency. This was obvious to me as political ad framed as a TED talk.
member what obama did to the kids? I remember
Doesn't mean we shouldn't stop it now that we're aware of it though
there is a stark difference in standards and wealth, because its a completely different country
its not fair to compare them, or measure them by our standards
I don't blame any one for wanting to come here to build a better life for themselves, be it legal or illegal entry, but there has got to be some level of awareness at this point of the risk one takes of being separated from their child if caught crossing illegally. Where is there ever any mention of parental accountability in any of this?
For most of these people, their choices are "stay home and definitely be killed by gangs, or totalitarian government, or starvation because of the economic and/or agricultural collapse of our country" and "flee to a country where we have at least a chance of surviving".
@@yeoman588, what this woman isn't telling you is that the majority of illegals crossing the border come here to seek wealth and stability. They are taught how to lie and use gang violence, politics, and religion to gain "asylum." She also fails to mention that they come here, procreate, and are able to seek government resources for their kids. She fails to mention that not all countries give you the privilege of becoming a citizen for merely being born on that land. She fails to mention that Mexico has their borders against Guatamala and Central Americans to keep them out. She fails to mention that Obama deported more immigrants than Trump ever has -- but hey, let's forget facts and focus on the emotional aspect. After all, who cares if American babies are now BORN into DEBT.
I’m from South America and I think there are otherthings people can do to protect their human rights but in their own countries. People in USA dont have to pay with their taxes aid to inmigrants they have to do it right in their own countries. Sorry but many people who look for help doesnt have mo ey they have the nerve to have kids. Come on!
You are a very intelligent woman. I am impressed
Problem is in their own country, not the US. The problem is that they bring their problems to the US and make it a US problem when it really shouldn't! If their own government would give them VISAs, provide student exchange transfers, fix their economies, give hard working people incentives, etc. they wouldn't even come to the US looking for the "American Dream". They'd have it right at their doorstep, along with all their rich culture.
I thought you were supposed to learn things from ted talks?
So you already knew everything she said? Good for you.
@@corsariocapitao worse than that, we already knew 80% of what she said is political propaganda
@@read500 your opposition is political propaganda, too
@@read500 you know that, right?
@@corsariocapitao no. The difference is im not part of the establishment and I have a brain. Dont believe the lies the democrats tell you, fool.
Thank you for all you do!
We all need to fight fascists xenophobic state!
@@layaqui go fight a grizzly bear
@@layaqui seems like the only thing your fighting is logic and reality but hey, go at hit squirrel brain
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@@layaqui you can't fight the matrix!
🤷 Shrug ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
One of the problems here is that every US citizen talks as if they know exactly what the US needs. More than half of these people have never even been to the border or Mexico
why should they? they care about their country, not mexico, and they are right to feel that way.
@@DB-xz1sb If you want to make policy that involves a country, is it not best to have insight? To do otherwise is plain ignorant and just gets you into problems. Caring about your country and thinking immigrants aren't stealing all the manual labor jobs that Americans don't work anyway are two different things. We seriously have people who think immigrants are the problem in this country when more than 90% of the active shooters have been caucasian native born citizens. Racism doesn't equate to caring about your country
Why isn't the Mexican government doing more for their people?
Ding! Ding! Correct!
Paul Gregory it’s not just Mexican people who are seeking asylum
Beekuz you stolen their land, and now their dreemz, how dare u!
yeah
Because they dont care...
Now that I've thought about it, the question in my mind is "Why is there such a disparity from one side of the border to the other?"
A solution is for transnational would pay a dignify pay. One of the main reasons why my parents left it was because everything was as expensive as the u.s but the weekly or biweekly payment was of $30 dollars a week (depending on where you work) like Ford, they paid a decent amount but the other transnational warehouses they would lock the doors for a 12 to 14 hour shift, only your lunch brake of 30 minutes and they would tell you: "we have to thank God that we have a job", even if they sploited you for so long.
that's why you should go to school and get a degree buddy
@@HacknMate ???? What???? Oh my god... did you go to school? If you did then you don't understand the person that try to go and doors were close, did you live in Mexico during that time?
@@JorgeHernandez-oh7xv I lived both lives my friend. I know how it's like to work for $2 an hour and even for free and I also reached when I can save 40% of my budget and invest my money/go on vacation, etc. Let me tell you I chose the latter. That's why I work hard to maintain my job and climb the ladder. I even worked and went to school at the same time for 6 years, so I know a little bit of sacrifice and what's like to ride the bull by its horns.
@@HacknMate In Mexico?
@@JorgeHernandez-oh7xv Doesn't matter where you do it. As long as you keep trying and work hard. After all, money is not everything. Many people in the US have all the money in the world but yet it doesn't stop them from killing themselves.
She was in the US, but her 10 month old child was in Mexico? Okay.
She said her home was in Mexico while her office/ work was in San Diego, a city in California. She also said she is a US citizen. She went to her work in the USA from her home in Mexico. Seems legit to me. I wonder what the tax implications of such a cross border live work arrangement are.
Discrimination based on location at birth remains the most prevalent legalized form of discrimination globally. As with most forms of discrimination it persists primarily because the majority believe it won't happen to them and the people being discriminated against are easily silenced with threats of deportation or harsher treatment. Deportation in most countries can be carried out without any reasons given or any form of legal redress being available to the deported.
Mexico actually can accommodate a lot of these people but they want to come to the US. I have family in TJ and other parts of Mexico and the Mexican government actually helps get these people jobs and housing. TJ is having an economic boom with US companies investing and having factories there.
David Mendoza Exactly right. They could be fine getting jobs in Mexico. But they want the freebies that we hand out.
@@grumpy3543 Are you willing to trade your living in the US and try your fortune in Mexico? For some reason there is one and only American Dream.
But this isn't about Mexico. That's a different conversation, especially since refugees HAVE indeed been moving to Mexico as well. Those caravans do dwindle in numbers as they march towards the United States because there are families that choose to remain in Mexico as opposed to continue the journey.
Then there's also the mass migrations to Peru, Colombia, and the Caribbean. Its the United States that has notoriously turned this into a massive us vs. them catastrophe.
@@thoughtheretic
Stoppppppp, nobody is traveling thousands of miles for handouts, that's outrageously stupid.
@@johnnychang4233 I would be. I have family in Mexico that grew up as poor as much ranchers during the great cow epidemic that ruined much of my family's wealth. That was my grandfathers incentive to come to the US but now there are some big opportunities openning up in Mexico. I have family that have made it. I wont say how but there are ways to get educated in Mexico and making a life even from 0. The Mexican government has a lot of programs for its citizens where they will lease people land as long as they work it right and give them the machinery and animals to do it. There are other ways but I am not going to say because if you want to make it then people should see whats available. I was amazed on what was available in Mexico. I went in vacation and I had job offers for my field everywhere. Also more people are speaking English more than ever. The problem is that there are a lot of lazy people there like in any place of the world. I you have nothing in Mexico a person can go to any city hall and ask for employment and they can direct anybody to get a job. If they come with some sort of background they will even accomadate it. My problem is the illegal immigration. My dad is a resident and has done pretty good for himself and my mom is a legal citizen. My dad messed up so he cant be full citizen but he already has a good retirement plan and going back with my mom. There are towns in Mexico with mostly white American retirees. They get their Dual Citizenship. I encourage people with Parents that are immigrants to get dual citizenship then they can avoid visa bullshit.
America is not responsible for world poverty, and there are consequences for breaking the law. I think the question is what's the Mexican government doing for their people? I understand people need help but I'm taxed to the point where it's impacting my life and my family's life. Mexico is responsible for their people not America. I don't see where America is in the wrong here.
We do have legal immigration you know...
Seeking asylum is legal immigration.... what's not clicking?
Congress wrote the laws and the Constitution orders the prez to enforce them. (I do not vote for these major parties but the Constitution says this in one sentence.)
We the people are tired of taking care of people from all around the world. If they don't like our immigration system at the border tell them to try applying legally and they wouldn't go through this. But then these self-entitled people think that they have the right to immigrate to the USA. You have no immigration rights. You don't even have right to migrate through a country if they don't want you to. Your right is to be a citizen in your own country and stay there. What you get through border control is your problem. You play Silly games you win silly prizes.
Coming to the border as a refugee is legal and a right under the 1951 Refugee Convention, and the USRAP which is a combo of federal agencies and nonprofits work to vet these people seeking asylum.... which is legal....
@@marjee7116 you are correct they have the right to apply for asylum. And the USA has the right to Deny Asylum to To these uneducated unschooled skillless non-english speaking people. That's why approximately 97% of these people get rejected. People seem to get the word "illegal alien" mixed up with "legal migration" which is totally different. These uneducated people come to the USA and think that they have a Right to get in. Fortunately for the last year our great president has put a stop to this mess.When you're rejected just leave, don't invade the country.. Don't break into my country and expect that we want you. There are over 30 million illegal aliens that are mostly Mexican and they should be rounded up and deported. Stop confusing "legal" with "illegal". These Self-entitled South Americans don't have have the right to break into America nor does anyone else.
You would think that a lawyer working in Tijuana would pronounce the town correctly. It's not "Tiajuana" like she pronounced twice at the beginning .
Well a lot of people from Africa is walking across into the US. You should pay the Cartels to keep people away from the border.
That’s actually an interesting idea since they are far more effective than the Mexican Government.
@@R3l3ntl3sss I was thinking the same thing!
Illegal immigrants are lined up around the block in New York City for drivers' licenses on the 1st day they can apply for them.
Yep, NY will mop up $30 Million in new license fees. All about Benjamins.
@@AmigoKandu Accidents and deaths as a result will rise along with insurance fraud galore, it's also illegal for illegals to obtain driver's licenses as per federal law.
@@thesuicideculta.k.athefunc3895 I read the Licences for Undocumented will not be good for Airplanes or crossing borders, etc. They are a State ID & Driving Privilege only.
Many Upstate NY offices are refusing to issue based upon Foreign Passports & documents in foreign languages require special personnel to verify authenticity.
@@thesuicideculta.k.athefunc3895 Was it Ten years ago, all the Birth Certificates from Puerto Rico had to be changed because so many had been copied to use by undocumented in USA.
@@AmigoKandu Whats your point? all you're proving is the need to throw them over the border due to their corrupt ways.
"I used to be fun at parties."
Yeah I don't know about that.
The situation is getting out of hand
@Joe Mamma It started in the 1800s with communist conquest of the free world and is now coming to a crux where if we don't act we will become North Korea or Venezuela
The reality is people won't be in there if they didn't cross illegally
If the problem at the US-Mexican border is going to get any better, the US government needs to give border agents the proper funding and resources they need in order to properly do their job and the government is not.
It's very irritating how people are so up in arms about the treatment of refugees at the facilities when the treatment of these refugees was much worse in the past and has improved significantly, but no one cared until recently.
Can we save the world by bringing them here?
If America thought the same way u r thinking now, ur family wont have been allowed into this country either ... and yes, I know you r an immigrant as I am too, because if u r not native American, ur family came in here looking for a better life. So stop the narrow mindedness please
dion dyzi I didn’t say you or me. Or our parents. I said the world. Because that’s how many want to come here. Billions. Do you really think we can save the world by bringing them “all” here? Or do you have a limit? I do. How about a solution?
dion dyzi Here. This is my solution. This is a real immigrant with a great idea. ua-cam.com/video/NL_i8Ndgpvg/v-deo.html
dion dyzi It lets in immigrants the right way.
@@grumpy3543 nobody is saying bring the world here people r say dont lock ur doors completely
I don't live in the UN, I live in the USA
can someone advise me on who to call etc
We definitely have a problem without many easy answers. Revisions are needed to insure a humane management system is in place. With that being said, I can't wrap my head around the concept of economic or climate change refugees as a reason for asylum. Asylum is for life or death safety concerns. To state otherwise lessens the seriousness that true refugees deserve in recognition of their requests for residency.
I fear things are going to get a whole lot worse. We must all fight for the rights of these victims.
She should hold their country responsible.
Apply at your point of entry. Accept you may be detained and as a result they will be removed from you. Can’t send kids to adult jails. Are you proposing family applicant half way style housing. Under house arrest with monitor bracelets?
That’s better than children being separated from their parents and going through severe mental and bodily harm because of it. Although I understand where you’re coming from, it’s important to not dehumanize people just because you can’t see them for yourselves.
Vyes Sampson it’s not an executive decision. A federal court ruled that children cannot be interned in adult holding sites and thus must be separates. See Flores Settlement Agreement. Congress is really to blame if anything for their inability to find consensus on border policy
@@victorysampson You can not just break into other countries that's a criminal offence.
That goes for any country.
The U.S. is the only dumbest one to put up with it.
If we was like Mexico and shoot them I bet they would get the message.
how dare u! you have stolen their land, and now their dreeemz, I am ashamed to be aassociated with you Nazis
@@victorysampson nobody cares, go sit on a stick to make your self feel better
Hate to tell you this but the fact is that people go about their business as usual all the time in any number of different situations where people are in potentially life or death situations.
You want better facilities? You should tell your congressional representatives to stop trying to cut funding so far the border patrol exists in name only because thats what they've been doing for decades. Both democrat and republican.
In regards to immigration in itself, we allow over 1 million legal immigrants every year. Over 100,000 more than the next closest country. Not including asylum requests. We do unfortunately need to draw a line somewhere.
A solution is not to let all inside, you will destroy the very fundamentals of why people come here, but make strong border security and implement order!
She had me until she laid this at the feet of the present administration. This is not only not true, it's not helpful. We can't construct ways to make change if we can't even admit when this problem started. It becomes nothing more than "virtue signaling" if we can't talk about this honestly.
Let them in.
This is bad, really bad. Especially for the kids. But this family separation started before trump. And when someone gets arrest in the US, you are also separated from your family so 🤷♀️.
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It's not illegal to seek asylum. The fact that children are being incarcerated is atrocious.
in the w00d ch!pper you go c0mm!e h03
To call my senator what should I say?
Everybody has to press for their representative to be spokeperson of their constituents concerns.
Pack your bags, I just bought a 50 cal :), North Korea is that way ===>
This women in this Ted talk doesn't know how the world works.
These people are criminals for the sole reason of them trying to break into another country.
The Mexico Gov does it the right way you try to invade over their you get shot.
If I tried to invade another country I would expect to get pumped with bullets.
The reason these people keep breaking in is because one we don't have a boarder wall and two we will just put up with it.
Every country has a boarder and no it's no racist.
Would a boarder prevent all illegal immigration?
Well no but it would prevent some.
not sure but make sure you are well educated from as many sides as possible to understand what is going on in full and make a good point
@@shanestrickland5006 Your sole assumption shame all the forefathers pilgrimage to the US.
You either stand for unity or you stand for separation.
This video makes me very angry. Do you hear yourself?? 55 THOUSAND IMMIGRANTS being held in detention centers.. who’s paying for these detention centers?? Why are we allowing 55 THOUSAND IMMIGRANTS to be detained??!!!
After listening to your presentation, I feel fearful about how my government will try to control my future. Thank you, and I will do everything that I can to prevent any more restrictive laws from being passed.
you cant listen to just her perspective. those people who work at the boarder are short staffed, begging for volunteers, YOUR tax money pays for those women who have their babies at the boarder including baby formula, the birth itself, clothing for both mom and baby, a place for her to stay and any medications she may already be on. we dont "torture" these people at all. when women come and have their baby at the boarder, we take them in and they both become citizens because baby was born here. its an abused system. plus most people just come through bc the cartel are running most of the system and they bring through kids for trafficking .... she is very one-sided for her job. there are a couple other sides that need to have attention brought to it
its nice to hear the perspective from somebody that actually works in this field. I'm not a huge fan of how you tried to present it, but its certainly a unique perspective. unfortunately you'd have to change the minds of a lot of people to get anything done. She says that calling congressmen works without anything backing up the statement. and yet, it's been shown multiple times that after the 90's it became almost nonexistent for congressmen to vote across party lines. If you want to create this change, you need to change the mind of the masses to allow people to get elected that support this platform. the problem with that is american politics has become completely polarized with both sides believing the other is brainwashed and so their opinion doesnt matter. a lot of issues are going to be put on hold and get worse until we can decide to find democracy again, or take a chance with authoritarianism. What a time to be alive
“Al Otro Lado” received on 2022; $2,385,410 in gov grants. $4,633,089 in donations & grants. Executives making over $100k. Expenses $3,743,934.
Very one sided.
And totally anecdotal
That's how she makes her money. This ain't no charity work.
Marty Reardon, I agree.
Under international definition as you keep talking about states the nearest country to them should receive the asylum seeker... meaning native Mexicans or native Canadians in the USA’s case.
Totally
Exaggerated
Dramatisation
This lady is well spoken but her content and omission of key information is astounding. She lives in Mexico but works in California most likely to avoid paying California taxes. She brings up some refugee laws but not others. Overall she is cherry-picking her information to fit a narrative that is anti conservative and anti trump. She did not mention that Trump signed an executive order to stop the separation of families.
I just have the strange feeling that maybe, just maybe, she might be leaving out some pertinent information that might weaken her narrative.
The U.S. does export violent prohibitionism, which has thrice wrecked our own fractional-reserve banking economy. Nobody mentions that, and it is a large reason folks flee the wreckage.
tales of an emotional spectator. .
@Ellison Rodgers #FeelingsFirst
When did ted talks start sharing strong political views?!
Lady, we can't even take care of our own citizens. It is pure arrogance to think we can solve all the world's problems and save all its people. How about we set up affordable housing and create more low education jobs so our streets aren't full of homeless? THEN we can worry about the people in other countries who want in.
That's what Squanto could have said to the people on the Mayflower.
@@yourmastergggg4402 And we've attacked them. Look up the history of the Central and South American revolutions with a focus on Panama. We did some pretty messed up stuff down south.
Let me make it clear that I have no problem with people from other countries immigrating to the states. I just don't approve of people coming over illegally, draining our welfare system, and not paying taxes. Or just coming in and taking low skill jobs that our own people desperately need.
@@blancar888 I'll give you a may flower trip, to North Korea :)
@@yourmastergggg4402 "Chaos Erupts in Texas Border Town as Los Zetas Cartel Attempts Complex Smuggling Operation"
@@yourmastergggg4402 They're entire culture is trash, thats why they're leaving by the millions.
So she works for an organisation that aims to bail out refugees who try to enter another country illegally. Those people knew the risks and punishments if caught, yet despite 8 months pregnant, travelling with an infant, risking your life whilst in poor health condition, people decided to cross the border.
Seems like this lady is letting her emotions and sensitivity get the better of her, rather than doing what is legal and what she is employed to do!
I used to watch Technology, Engineering, and Design several years ago and loved it. What happened?
I could stand up there and tell you equally terrible stories about kids my daughter knew in school in the rural US, American citizens, some of them living in abandoned houses with no water or electricity for months on end with no adult to even look after them. But the difference is, if help is to be given, it should FIRST be given to that American kid. And education and health care should be given to that American kid too. And then to all the homeless Americans who live in their cars or on the street. Where is the massive media coverage of that? Shouldn't someone get up and muster sympathy for them? In the country with the highest poverty rate in the developed world. And she wants to complain that we aren't helping all the OTHER people in the world.
There is no first or most important. Shes just shedding light on a particular section of people because that's the sector that she works in. There will be people that are working for the cause that's so strongly in your mindset too. We're all human beings. It's a simple and beautiful truth, caring :)
@@Dave-ql8tt We can CARE about all people, but we cannot TAKE CARE of all of them. We acknowledge this clearly with animals, when someone takes in way more animals than they can care for, and we call it hoarding. The idea is that you care for the ones you are responsible for BEFORE you take on any more. If you cannot take care of what is your current responsibility then you have no business taking on any additional. You will not be allowed to adopt a 6th child if you have 5 children that you can't currently take care of. Pretty simple really. We do not currently take care of our own citizens so we need to do that before taking on responsibility for other countries citizens.
Government is more important than people. There are lines in the sand that shall not be crossed.
Countries with lengthy, wordy constitutions tend to have lower per-capita GDP. The US Constitution is less than 8000 words long, and Americans have the highest GDP.
What this woman isn't telling you is that the majority of illegals crossing the border come here to seek wealth and stability. They are taught how to lie and use gang violence, politics, and religion to gain "asylum." She also fails to mention that they come here, procreate, and are able to seek government resources for their kids. She fails to mention that not all countries give you the privilege of becoming a citizen for merely being born on that land. She fails to mention that Mexico has their borders against Guatamala and Central Americans to keep them out. She fails to mention that Obama deported more immigrants than Trump ever has -- but hey, let's forget facts and focus on the emotional aspect. After all, who cares if American babies are now BORN into DEBT.
12:46 *especially refugees...* hpw about the MILLIONS og Americans, including veterans who fought for this country? Where does their *dignity* lie on your scale of priorities? Are yoi SURE that you're an American citizen? Cuz it sounds to me like your loyalties should be called into serious question. Do you know the legal definition of *treason* ??? 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
The Eagle and there are THOUSANDS of immigrants who fight these same wars for YOUR country. THOUSANDS of immigrants who pay thousands of taxes for YOUR roads, public schools, etc. Something your own PRESIDENT has NEVER done. How about you thank them for your clean banks, schools, restaurants. How about you thank them for the fruit and vegetables in your kitchen that these immigrants picked. Fck outta here with your self righteousness. Realize that you have what you have off the backs of slaves, native americans, and immigrants.
@Unapologetic White Male, Proud Colonizer As much as I'm sure you'd love it. There aren't 'white' countries anymore.
@Unapologetic White Male, Proud Colonizer It is my sincerest hope that you are but a temporary visitor to this plane of existence.
Can’t we all just get along
border control seems harsh, but can you think of another way to keep the masses of poor people flooding to wealthy nations?
bringing with them the problems they are trying to flee
Sources? Oh. Right. None.
Perhaps some data about how the USA is sustained and keeps its power due to foreigners labor work and military presence could be way more shocking.
I'm getting sick of Ted propaganda
It's the law. If they don't want to go through it. They need to stay home and fight against your own government, like we did in 1776
We didn't stay though... we declared our independence and became the United States of America. We didn't fix England.
@@marianashuyama3112 yes we did stay, we were born here. We were Americans.
Build the wall ...
Crime will fall...
Sail Broker That’s not how it works sadly
But don't you know walls don't work, clearly the PED talks are always out in the open where there are no need for walls, even Obambur said so during a speech as he sat behind a 10 foot bullet proof wa, uhhh glassy thingy :) not a wall, not meant for security, just to keep the undesirables at bay, oh wait, but you know, tomatoe tomao ? =)
1:05 - 2:15 ⭐️
Don't come illegally then keep crying about it. I really don't get it? It's like you just ignore the law and tell us how badly they are treated, not they broke the law and they should not be so daft to try it. I know Indians and Pakistani's that come in by that route for a pay day.
People who break law dont have human right? Aren't they humen?
@@GHShih *human
We need to do something. This isnt a world we should live in
I’m so early... here come the comments from heartless people living with a scarcity mentality and stuck in an “us vs them” mindset....
I know the world is changing, and it’s really scary for some of you. What you forget is that the world has always been changing, and will continue to do so. It’s not good or bad - it just is. We have to learn to live with it.
Your comment was meaningless and provided no insight at all. What does it mean to "just learn to live with it"? That doesnt make sense.
Before the 5 minute mark I have to say this before the finishing this upload.
Imprisonment is never supposed to be pleasant and how do you differentiate a suicide bomber from a person just seeking asylum?
It is not torture, it is protocol for National Security.
If everything was candy canes and sunshines our country would collapse block by block, town by town city by city then state by state.
That is why there is a waiting list to emigrate.
Yes, I understand your argument but it should be done better. Kids are being split from their parents permanently. And people are being detained for months and trust me it does not take months to find out if someone is a criminal.
For your concern about national security, there are no suicide bombers in Mexico (I think you are mixing them with radical ISIS fighters). There are people with guns and drug smugglers but even those are at low numbers about the same as a normal US citizen. Plus, they would have to give their weapons and drugs to the police when they enter. So they would have to buy them from inside America unless the stupid government finally stops selling everyone guns.
Would you like to spend 3 months in jail? When the same thing could take 2 days? What if you were in that situation. You are lucky that you can watch this video but other people aren't.
I feel like, i feel my self, i felt , i thought, where is the data honey?!
Data is not always accessible. There are many cases where anecdotal evidence is more available. This is way more honest and safer than claiming false statistics.
Sami Tabbakh and you accept people to always be honest and never lie right?
Sami Tabbakh ur words doesn’t make sense buddy, you can lie with or without data.
@@LDP129 I agree with you. I think you missed my point. But my question to you is why would even ask for data if you won't believe it anyway?
Sami Tabbakh the data will make it obvious if she was lying or not, we can collect and check the data but with talk? Its hard to prove which is lying and which is telling the truth
PED is taking new low roads, nice.
Mexico's corrupt political system is the problem, it is not the USA creating the misery of south of the border living. I do not think this meats the standards of TED that I liked when I subscribed.
TRUMP AND HIS CRONIES !!!! HAHAAHHAHAHAHA ARE NOT CORRUPT!! VIVA TRUMP!! LOL!!
Back to the beginning:
Yeah, blame the innocent shoppers for causing the deportation. If I was shopping at that mall, I would be laughing and hoping she got deported. She came into the country ILLEGALLY.
Wow
"Crime to save lives". Harboring or aiding criminals is not saving lives. Dont be dumb
read500 legality does not equal morality.
@@Becca_Lynn they 👏 will 👏 not 👏 die 👏 if 👏 they 👏 go 👏 back 👏 to 👏 Venezuela. Or wherever they came from. It is not moral to harbor fugitives.
read500 As someone who has friends who have escaped gangs and mass poverty in South America, you are wrong.
You could be using your skills to help actual Americans.
Legal immigrants, welcome. Illegal aliens, go home.
Sob stories are a dime a dozen.
How can you do better? Use landmines and autonomous flamethrowers.
Build the wall. Send aid to Mexico.
Bless her soul
Monicaa Sanchez oh I see you are one of the brainwashed ones
3:35 could that really be true?!