Why is immigration so hotly debated in the U.S. today?
What will be an ideal response?
1. Being a “country of immigrants” is a core American idea, but perhaps a shifting value in contemporary times.
2. The immigration system is overwhelmed and back-logged – some Americans view this as unnecessarily expensive and time consuming.
3. There are striking divides in opinions about the issue along party lines, so it has to do with politics as well.
4. There is much cultural rhetoric around immigration and crime/terrorism – though these claims are not substantiated by empirical evidence.
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