This article clears up a lot of misconceptions that people have about immigration. I can’t wait to share it within my circle of friends that think all immigrants are illegal.
How much additional money is being spent with ice now and detention facilities?
Lack of taxes generated from immigrants working in the US. ? I would be curious what qualifies as being lawless. Misdemeanors speeding tickets? It’s my understanding that a lot of the new ice agents are unqualified to be law-enforcement? What is the criminal records of the ice agents? Character matters.?
I would love to see some statistics about immigration and how it affects American unemployment. What are the financial burdens of having immigrants in the US. pros and cons on pathways to citizenship for law, abiding immigrants,
This is very helpful to me. But the fundamental problem in assessing the situation with immigration (or any other issue for that matter) is that people don’t believe data anymore if it doesn’t support their beliefs already.
To me what this all boils down to is how we perceive immigration and how much credence we give to the data because there is so much deception in politics that how can anyone really know for sure . I want to believe these statistics are accurate and that we should be fair in our accessessment of the situation to allow a reasonable amount of immigration as a help to our fellowman , especially to those who only want to make a better life for themselves in out country. I feel like those who come here are mostly good people who can make a difference for good in the USA and that we should continue to accept them in relation the acturary tables to assure that we don't allow too many nor too few and still keep our economy stable in the process as this will also speak well of our country as being the land of the free who welcomes those who seek to continue to make our country strong and prosperous, ultimately, because we are generous and neighborly people.
Good data and explanations on immigration. I think a few of the graphs could provide even more perspective if they included the numbers that make up the population.
I think its interesting to the last point that when asked why people come here/remain, conservatives said because of our lax policies. That still doesnt get to the 'why,' though. The 'lax policies' might enable them to stay, but why do they even want to? I realize both sides can be guilty of it, but the right is very good at proliferating these talking points that their subscribers internalize and do not think critically about. You ask for a reason and they give you a regurgitate talking point.
I think the divergence of Republicans and Democrats in how they view immigration is probably due to where they live and what kind of jobs they hold. A person who works a factory job who sees immigrants using resources to get a job too and maybe even under cutting their wage might think someone is just there for the better wage. A person who lives in a city with a large immigrant population might hear more about the nuances of the countries they came from. Especially if the city has a lot of asylum seekers.
Thank you so much for this information. I realize that we may be relying on not totally—and some out of date information, but we have to start somewhere. At what point does an “unauthorized immigrant” become m “illegal immigrant,” if ever? Is it ever a criminal offense to be in this country without authorization?
This is a great way to "see" the data in a new light. Very helpful.
This article clears up a lot of misconceptions that people have about immigration. I can’t wait to share it within my circle of friends that think all immigrants are illegal.
Love the data and perspective in these charts! Helps to contextualize the impact and scope of immigration-related efforts being carried out.
My Model UN class is learning about immigration from Central America. These are helpful for our understanding. Thank you.
How much additional money is being spent with ice now and detention facilities?
Lack of taxes generated from immigrants working in the US. ? I would be curious what qualifies as being lawless. Misdemeanors speeding tickets? It’s my understanding that a lot of the new ice agents are unqualified to be law-enforcement? What is the criminal records of the ice agents? Character matters.?
Enormously helpful picture of the country’s immigration situation.
This article gave me a lot to think about. Thank you!
I would love to see some statistics about immigration and how it affects American unemployment. What are the financial burdens of having immigrants in the US. pros and cons on pathways to citizenship for law, abiding immigrants,
This is very helpful to me. But the fundamental problem in assessing the situation with immigration (or any other issue for that matter) is that people don’t believe data anymore if it doesn’t support their beliefs already.
To me what this all boils down to is how we perceive immigration and how much credence we give to the data because there is so much deception in politics that how can anyone really know for sure . I want to believe these statistics are accurate and that we should be fair in our accessessment of the situation to allow a reasonable amount of immigration as a help to our fellowman , especially to those who only want to make a better life for themselves in out country. I feel like those who come here are mostly good people who can make a difference for good in the USA and that we should continue to accept them in relation the acturary tables to assure that we don't allow too many nor too few and still keep our economy stable in the process as this will also speak well of our country as being the land of the free who welcomes those who seek to continue to make our country strong and prosperous, ultimately, because we are generous and neighborly people.
Good data and explanations on immigration. I think a few of the graphs could provide even more perspective if they included the numbers that make up the population.
I think its interesting to the last point that when asked why people come here/remain, conservatives said because of our lax policies. That still doesnt get to the 'why,' though. The 'lax policies' might enable them to stay, but why do they even want to? I realize both sides can be guilty of it, but the right is very good at proliferating these talking points that their subscribers internalize and do not think critically about. You ask for a reason and they give you a regurgitate talking point.
Thank you so much for all this hard work!!
I think the divergence of Republicans and Democrats in how they view immigration is probably due to where they live and what kind of jobs they hold. A person who works a factory job who sees immigrants using resources to get a job too and maybe even under cutting their wage might think someone is just there for the better wage. A person who lives in a city with a large immigrant population might hear more about the nuances of the countries they came from. Especially if the city has a lot of asylum seekers.
Thank you so much for this information. I realize that we may be relying on not totally—and some out of date information, but we have to start somewhere. At what point does an “unauthorized immigrant” become m “illegal immigrant,” if ever? Is it ever a criminal offense to be in this country without authorization?