“The system works, enforcement is the problem”
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The U.S. immigration system encompasses laws, enforcement, and processing that determine who can enter, work, and settle in the country. Critics argue it is fragmented across multiple agencies, slow to adapt, and fails both security and humanitarian goals, while defenders contend targeted reforms rather than wholesale replacement could address specific problems. The debate intensifies during periods of high migration, border security concerns, or political transitions, making it a persistent flashpoint in American politics.