Harris speaks on immigration at Univision Town Hall

By Birdi Diehl

Vice President Kamala Harris was recently at Univision Town Hall in Las Vegas, Nevada where she was asked questions ranging from healthcare to the economy to citizenship. 

Immigration was the topic that sparked the most emotion. A woman was crying to Harris about her mother, who had died without achieving legal status in the United States. Harris was questioned on what she plans to do to support the group of immigrants who have been in the United States for their whole lives, but “have to live and die in the shadows”, asked attendee Ivett Castillo. 

The Vice President reminded her of her mother’s life, yet pushed her message on immigration: enforcement rather than reform. She condemned past President Donald Trump for killing the bill that would have devoted more resources to undocumented immigrants. 

“Real leadership is about solving the problems on behalf of the people,” said Harris. 

Harries was also questioned on issues such as health care and the economy, which highlighted her humanity in terms of the issues. Much of the conversation was geared towards ideals held by Democratic presidential candidates, meant to appeal to Latino voters, according to The New York Times. 

The Presidential election is in 25 days. Hispanic voters could possibly play a crucial role in November, especially in the states of Nevada and Arizona.