This ‘Daily Show’ Segment Reveals the Absurd Misconceptions Behind U.S. Anti-Immigration Sentiment
Who knew immigrating to America came with free computers and health care?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.
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