U.S. immigration policy and its effects on this nation, and really the world, continues to be a subject of daily headlines.

Immigration problems remain a policy issue with broad implications for most all of us, even those who don’t live anywhere near U.S. border checkpoints.

Immigration is also a controversial, divisive issue, we realize. And that’s a good part of why it’s eluded a comprehensive solution up to this point. This despite multiple efforts, including bipartisan work, to devise and enact real fixes.

We recognize the polarizing nature of this topic. Yet, we also believe it’s an issue that should be discussed and even debated if we are to move toward a workable, effective solution.

Toward that end, we today present three guest columns offering various viewpoints on our broken immigration system, and its human and societal cost.

Click on the links below to read columns

>> Opinion: Our daughter was victim of broken immigration system

>> Opinion: Misleading arguments fuel anti-immigration push

>> Opinion: Lack of consequences worsens immigration issue

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