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From Ellis Island to Exploitation: America's Immigration Evolution Exposed

How did America's immigration system devolve from quick Ellis Island welcomes to a treacherous maze of exploitation? Hosts Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley trace policies rooted in racism, from the Chinese Exclusion Act to post-9/11 shifts under DHS. Guests Audrey Medina and Jerry Valerio recount family paths through strict 1960s processes and modern barriers like cartels and predatory fees. The episode exposes the backlog's human cost, calls for transparency and resources, and highlights immigrants' resilience in surviving a system designed to hinder.

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