Rep. Nadler Faces Backlash for Comments on Need for Illegal Immigrants

Critics Accuse Nadler of Dehumanizing Immigrants Amid Ongoing Border Crisis

Democratic Rep. Jerrold Nadler has faced backlash for stating that the U.S. needs 'many illegal immigrants' to pick vegetables and prevent them from rotting.
Nadler's comments were made during a House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement hearing.
Critics have compared Nadler's remarks to past Democratic reasoning for supporting slavery, and have accused him of dehumanizing immigrants.
The comments come amid an ongoing border crisis, with over 300,000 illegal immigrants crossing into the U.S. in December alone.
Despite efforts by states like Texas to control illegal immigration, critics argue that the border remains open and the drug and human trafficking crises continue.