Film Lens
The documentary focuses on the immigration policies shaped by Jeff Sessions during his time in the Senate. It details his role as a restrictionist who aimed to limit legal immigration and disrupt bipartisan efforts for comprehensive immigration reform, particularly in 2013. Sessions was known for rallying the conservative base against immigration bills, often surfacing at critical moments to oppose deals. His collaboration with Stephen Miller, who served as his communications aide, is also highlighted, particularly their joint effort in creating the 'Immigration Handbook for a New Republican Majority' in 2015.
The film also examines the Trump administration's family separation policy, emphasizing that this approach had never been implemented on a large scale before. The documentary clarifies that the Trump administration was the first to proactively separate families as a deterrent to immigration, countering claims that previous administrations had similar policies. This aspect of the film illustrates the significant shift in immigration enforcement strategies under Trump compared to prior administrations.
Why Watch
- •Meet Jeff Sessions, a key figure in immigration policy.
- •Find out how family separation became a Trump administration policy.
- •See the impact of the 'Immigration Handbook for a New Republican Majority.'
Did You Know
•Jeff Sessions was considered on the outer fringes of the Republican Party.
•In 2013, Sessions attempted to scuttle a comprehensive immigration reform bill that had passed the Senate.
•Stephen Miller was Jeff Sessions' communications aide and helped shape immigration policy.
•The Trump administration was the first to implement family separation as a deterrent to immigration.
Perfect For
Immigration policy enthusiastsPolitical history buffsAdvocates for family rights