“Strict enforcement protects national sovereignty”
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Governments worldwide face a fundamental tension: securing borders against unauthorized entry while upholding humanitarian obligations to vulnerable migrants, including asylum seekers fleeing persecution. This debate intensified after the 2015 European migration crisis and has reshaped immigration policy across the US, EU, and Australia, forcing policymakers to balance national security concerns, labor market needs, and international legal commitments. The question hinges on whether these priorities are mutually exclusive or can coexist through reformed systems.