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A Wall Won't Work

Erik Lee, the Executive Director of the North American Research Partnership, spoke with The Cipher Brief to assess the solutions advocated by presidential candidates to resolve the problem of unauthorized immigration.  Lee discussed the economic implications of some of the proposals and what he sees as the path forward.

The Cipher Brief: Unauthorized immigration has been a heated topic in the current election.  How would you assess the security threat caused by unauthorized immigration from Mexico?  How have these numbers changed over the last decade and where is the trend headed?

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