Budiman, Abby. “Key Findings about U.S. Immigrants.” Pew Research Center, 2020.
This article explores some of the most significant findings on immigrants to the United States. According to Budiman, the number of immigrants residing in the United States has increased from 4.8 million in 1970 to 13.7 million (Budiman). These results may be linked to the varied structure of the immigrant population and the fact that immigrants to the United States come from almost every country. On the other hand, the author argues that the number of new immigrants has fallen, mostly due to a decline in the number of unauthorized immigrants. According to the author, more Mexican immigrants are leaving the nation than are arriving. Even though immigrants have a lower average level of education than native-born Americans, the immigrant population has contributed to the increase of the labor force in the United States. Thus, this article is essential because it covers some of the most important developments in the United States’ current immigrant population.
Bennhold, Katrin and Melissa Eddy “Merkel, to Survive, Agrees to Border Camps for Migrants.” The New York Times, 2018.
This article explores the political issues that arose when Angela Merkel implemented her pro-immigration policy. In 2015, Merkel opened Germany’s borders to millions of immigrants and implored other European countries to adopt similar policies. The German Chancellor’s decision was commended as it came against many European countries rejecting immigrants. However, a succession of occurrences has combined with shifting public opinion against her border policies. Months later, the country recorded many crimes, including assault, murder, and terrorism, that were blamed on immigration (Bennhold and Eddy). Consequently, individuals who embraced nationalism and strict immigration laws gained enormous political capital against Merkel. According to the authors, the German Chancellor agreed to construct border shelters and close Germany’s borders due to intense public and political criticism. The article is significant since it asserts that immigration is a political problem as well as a legal and social one.
Fox, Maggie. “Trump Immigration Policies Stress out Parents and Kids Alike.” NBC News, 2018.
This article examines the effect of immigration policies introduced by President Trump on Latino families and the United States. The author contends that the government’s actions, notably increasing deportations, the ending of DACA, and the abolition of Temporary Protected Status, have worsened the living conditions of many Latino families in the United States. Even those who are in the U.S. illegally are subject to ongoing police surveillance and live in constant worry that they or their family members may be ejected from the country (Fox). According to the article, many Latino youngsters may struggle academically, turn to drug usage, and commit crimes due to this trend. The article underscores the importance of community involvement in developing immigration policies and illustrates the impacts of skewed policies on the economy.
American Immigration Council. “Immigrants in the United States.” American Immigration Council, 2021.
The author argues that immigrants played a vital part in the formation of the United States and enjoyed the advantages of their labor. It also indicates that 14 percent of the population was born outside the United States, with more than half becoming naturalized citizens. Over two-fifths of all agriculture, fisheries, and forestry workers are immigrants, but just one-quarter of those in computer science and mathematics. In these industries, immigrants constitute a major share of the workforce. In 2019, immigrant-headed families in the United States contributed $330 billion to federal taxes and $161 billion to state and local taxes (American Immigration Council). As a result, this article is notable because it demonstrates some of the beneficial contributions immigrants make to the growth and development of the United States.
Kevin Cramer. “Sens. Cramer, Hickenlooper Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Allowing Merit-Based Immigration.” Kevin Cramer, 2022.
This article discusses the introduction of the Equal Access to Green Cards for Authorized Employment (EAGLE) Act of 2022 by Kevin Cramer, a United States senator. The bill will benefit the U.S. economy by allowing American firms to hire immigrants primarily on their merit and not their country of origin. The EAGLE Act eliminates the 7 percent per-state limit on employment-based immigration visas and increases to 15 percent the 7 percent per-state limit on family-sponsored visas (Kevin Cramer). According to the website, In 2021, 66,781 employment-based immigration visas remained underutilized despite numerous countries having qualified applicants, exposing the inefficiencies of a country-of-origin-based visa limit (Kevin Cramer). This article is important because it shows attempts by U.S. policymakers to improve the country’s immigration policy and system.
Works Cited
American Immigration Council. “Immigrants in the United States.” American Immigration Council, 2021.
Bennhold, Katrin and Melissa Eddy “Merkel, to Survive, Agrees to Border Camps for Migrants.” The New York Times, 2018.
Budiman, Abby. “Key Findings about U.S. Immigrants.” Pew Research Center, 2020.
Fox, Maggie. “Trump Immigration Policies Stress out Parents and Kids Alike.” NBC News, 2018.
Kevin Cramer. “Sens. Cramer, Hickenlooper Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Allowing Merit-Based Immigration.” Kevin Cramer, 2022.