1. **Historical Context**: The left’s stance on immigration…

1. **Historical Context**: The left’s stance on immigration has never been as monolithic as you suggest. While it’s true that some historical labor unions and left-wing parties were skeptical of immigration due to concerns over workers’ rights and wages, this does not encapsulate the entire left-wing tradition. Libertarian socialist and anarchist elements have long advocated for open borders and the rights of workers across national lines[2][3].