On July 4. 1776 there was no DHS, ICE, BP etc. Kamala uses the word “immigrant” whether or not it makes sense, because it is consistent with Dem talking points.
Actually the Europeans would not have given a thought to whether or not they would be welcomed when they arrived in the colonies...if they were on a ship heading that way they knew they could just get off when it arrived in New York or Charleston or Boston...no customs no immigration...just gather the kids and their stuff and go down the gangplank...