A resurfaced 2019 video shows Vice President Kamala Harris promising to close all immigration detention centers 'on day one' if elected president, sparking outrage among GOP figures like Sen. Ted Cruz and Donald Trump Jr., who accuse her of promoting open border policies. Harris's current campaign portrays her as tough on immigration, claiming she would increase the number of Border Patrol agents and crack down on illegal immigration. However, critics argue that her record as 'border czar' under President Biden has failed to address the surge of illegal immigration, with over 37,000 migrants currently held in detention. The Harris campaign did not clarify whether her stance on detention centers has changed since the 2019 pledge. Republicans continue to target Harris over her immigration policies as the 2024 election approaches, highlighting her earlier comments and actions. Amidst this, Harris has recently claimed her experience as a former attorney general in a border state equips her to tackle immigration issues effectively.