Immigration reform remains one of Washington's most persistent failures. The political incentives for stasis outweigh the incentives for compromise — and border communities bear the cost.
Domestic Policy
· 10 min read
Immigration Reform Stalled: Political Calculus and Policy Consequences
Despite broad public support for comprehensive reform, partisan incentives continue to block legislative progress. We analyze the political dynamics keeping immigration policy in limbo and the real-world impact on border communities and the labor market.