Mon Sep 23 22:00:19 UTC 2024: ## Kamala Harris to Visit US-Mexico Border Amidst GOP Attacks on Immigration Record
**PHOENIX, ARIZONA -** Vice President Kamala Harris will visit the US-Mexico border in Arizona on Friday, a source familiar with the discussions confirmed to CNN. This move comes as Harris attempts to close the gap with former President Donald Trump on the issue of immigration, a key focus in the 2024 presidential race.
Harris’ visit, first reported by CNN, is part of a strategic effort to counter GOP attacks accusing her of neglecting the border. While she previously visited the border in her capacity as vice president, Republicans have falsely labeled her the “border czar,” holding her responsible for the administration’s border security policies.
The trip comes at a time when border crossings are at their lowest levels since 2020, a fact the Biden administration attributes to new executive actions restricting asylum access. Despite this, Trump continues to criticize the administration’s handling of the issue.
Harris’ campaign sees an opportunity to reframe the immigration narrative, arguing that Trump’s policies are ineffective and that she has a strong record addressing transnational criminal gangs from her time as California attorney general.
While Trump has pledged to carry out “the largest deportation, a mass deportation in American history,” Harris has criticized these proposals, highlighting their potential for family separations and mass detention.
The visit to Arizona, a key battleground state where Trump currently leads in polls, could be a crucial moment for Harris to solidify her position on immigration ahead of the 2024 election.
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