Immigration has become a contentious issue in the United States, with the expiration of Title 42, and the arrival of potentially tens of thousands of immigrants per day at the southern border. The disorderly situation at the border underscores the dysfunction of the US immigration politics, which is failing not just in policymaking but also in immigrant rights activists’ effort to establish a consensus around newcomers' positive place in America. The issue of immigration is being portrayed as a struggle between security and charity, triggered every time a “caravan” approaches. A March polling from Ipsos indicates that immigration is now polarized across the country and that attitudes toward immigration are now a litmus test for both parties. Opposition to immigration is the sine qua non of Trumpism, and while openness to immigration is a prerequisite for Democratic politics, the issue’s intractability and capacity to mobilize conservatives have caused many center-left leaders to avoid it altogether. Immigration has always been a sensitive subject in America, and coming to a resolution that is both humane and practical remains an ongoing challenge for policymakers.