Introduction
Why is Immigration Policy Controversial? (Resources 4-5)
What are the top ten countries of origin for immigrants to the United States, 1960-2013?
How has the United States' immigrant population changed over the past century?
How large is the undocumented immigrant population in your state? (Additional information: http://www.fairus.org/states/connecticut)
What have been the average annual levels of legal and illegal immigration since 1960?
How has the United States' immigrant population changed over the past century?
How should the United States reform its immigration system?
Which industries have the highest share of undocumented workers?
Should Congress pass the Gang of Eight comprehensive immigration reform package? (Resource 12-13)
What Would the Gang of Eight bill do?
Should Congress pass the Gang of Eight comprehensive immigration reform package?
Yes: This bill will boost both the American economy and border security. (Resources 15-18)
The Business Roundtable points out the economic benefits of passing immigration reform.
No: This bill will only hurt average Americans and encourage future illegal immigration. (Resources 19-22)
The Heritage Foundation outlines ten problems with the Gang of Eight bill.
Rubio, Marco. Floor Speech. U.S. Senate. 26 Jun.2013.
Should the government give special protections to undocumented immigrants brought to the United states as minors?
The DREAM Act. (Resource 23)
DACA (Resources 24-25)
Executive Actions (Resources 26-29)
Should states offer in-state college tuition to "Dreamers"? (Resources 30-32)
What is the policy for undocumented students in your state?
Yes: Providing in-state tuition for Dreamers is good for students and good for the economy. (Resources 34-38)
No: Providing in-state tuition for Dreamers is too expensive and unfair to
American citizens. (Resources 39-41)
Conclusion
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(Resources 39-41)
