The Marshall Project

What Becoming an American Means Now

The Marshall Project's new film series takes you inside the U.S. immigration system through personal, poignant testimonials.

Until recently, there was a political consensus about immigration in America, and it went something like this: We are a nation of immigrants, made stronger by our diversity. While Democrats and Republicans may have differed about how to regulate the flow of newcomers to our shores, thought leaders across

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