Unit 2 Immigration Issues Discussion
Unit 2 Immigration Issues Discussion
Congress has struggled (and failed) to come together on a bill that would deal with some of the big immigration issues in our nation. Some of the ideas on the table include a road to citizenship for DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipients, funding for President Trump’s border wall, and a stricter limit on legal immigration. Right now, neither side is willing to give much to come to a compromise.
In all of this, public opinion, social media, traditional media, and political parties are playing a role. There is also the fact that we now have a newly elected Congress who feel a mandate from their constituents.
- Is it difficult to find information that is unbiased when searching the news for immigration issues?
- What is the American public opinion about immigration reform in general and on specific proposals? What is your opinion?
- Now that the House is controlled by Democrats and the Senate is controlled by Republicans, what is the future of proposed immigration reform policies?
- What aspects of the immigration reform ideas that have been proposed in Congress appeal to you? What aspects do think are a bad idea for America?
- What questions do you have for classmates?