Donald Trump has famously contradicted himself many times, but he's been relentlessly consistent on two major proposals. He wants a moratorium on any foreign Muslims entering the country, and he wants all undocumented workers to be deported. Both are crucial to Trump's base of support, and both have been roundly denounced — even by some members of the Republican Party. The moratorium has been called both un-American and unconstitutional, but we hear about some legal precedents that may surprise you. As to mass deportation, what would it take to round up 10 to 12 million people? What would it mean for the size of government and the economy?
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Guests:
- Jan Ting - Temple University - @janting3
- Stephen Legomsky - Washington University School of Law - @WashULaw
- Maya Berry - Arab American Institute - @imayaberry
- Doug Holtz-Eakin - American Action Forum - @djheakin