👉 The immigration weapon refers to the use of immigration policies and enforcement measures as a tool for political leverage or coercion, often targeting specific countries or groups to pressure them into making changes to their policies or behavior. This can include threats of increased border security, visa restrictions, or even deportation of individuals from targeted nations. By framing immigration as a matter of national security or public interest, governments can justify stringent measures that may disproportionately affect certain populations, thereby exerting influence beyond traditional diplomatic or economic channels.
