Living in a border state, political discussions about illegal immigration are very common to us. With election season now surrounding us, these issues seem more obvious as political candidates debate on how illegal immigration hurts or helps America’s economy. What may not be as apparent is where else immigration is a hot topic.
Nebraska Governor, Dave Heineman, has recently made national headlines announcing that the first act he will press for if he wins a second term will be an immigration law, similar to the Arizona law passed in April, which would make it easier for the police to arrest illegal immigrants. This coming from a state in which it’s “two most prominent Republican elected officials” pressured authorities to not crack down on hiring illegal immigrants in their meatpacking plants. This is clear evidence that immigration has expanded to a national issue that many candidates, not just border-state candidates, will use to propel their campaigns.
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