David Bier
David Bier is the director of immigration studies at the Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank. He researches and writes on U.S. immigration policy and border enforcement.
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Aug 18, 2026
Lean Right
Cato Institute immigration expert argues that the growing illegal migrant population strengthens the case against mass deportation.
His libertarian take challenges the conservative consensus on deportation, sparking debate within the right over border enforcement vs. economic pragmatism.