Vice President Kamala Harris promised to close most of the nation’s immigration detention centers and release about 90% of illegal aliens held in detention. She specifically targeted private detention facilities and vowed to pass a pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens.
Key Points
Harris pledged to shut down private detention facilities on day one of her presidency
Left-wing ACLU estimates that 90% of illegal aliens in DHS custody are held in privately owned facilities
Harris also aims to pass a pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens
Pros
Closing most immigration detention centers
Releasing about 90% of illegal aliens held in detention
Cons
Potential impact on public safety and removal of illegal aliens