Who knew immigrating to America came with free computers and health care? Oh, that’s right. It doesn’t.

So why does a sheriff (among others) think immigrants somehow get a free ride as soon as they cross the border? “Daily Show” correspondent Al Madrigal goes undercover to find out.

—Posted by Natasha Hakimi Zapata

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