What if there were a path forward on immigration that both sides could support?

In this episode of the Hopper Podcast, we sit down with Jim Neighbors, the author of a surprising, hopeful, and economically grounded proposal for integrating undocumented immigrants into American society. With 11 to 13 million undocumented individuals currently living in the U.S.—many for over 15 years—Jim lays out a nonpartisan plan that combines border security, legal accountability, and economic opportunity.

We talk about:

• Why mass deportation would devastate the U.S. economy and national security.
• How a $30,000 fine per undocumented person could generate $300+ billion in revenue while avoiding $800 billion in deportation costs.
• How this plan strengthens national sovereignty and affirms human dignity.
• The surprising data behind crime rates, tax contributions, and property/business ownership among undocumented immigrants.
• How this proposal appeals to progressives, moderates, and conservatives alike.
• This conversation is thoughtful, hopeful, and rooted in both compassion and common sense.

• Hope for the Undocumented Community and an Opportunity for the Nation (PDF)
• UI Integration Proposal: Political Brief and Policy Outline (PDF)
• Form Letter to Send to Elected Officials (DOCX)
• For more information: info@whynotact.org

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