Gov Current Issue #4 - Immigration

The united states is a nation of _______

Immigrants

Define Immigration

The act of permanently moving from one country to another

What does LPR stand for

Lawful permanent resident

After how many LPRs apply for American citizenship

5 years

Define refugees/asylum makers

People who are looking for protection from wars, natural disasters and persecution

According to the PEW research center how many illegal immigrants were living in the US in 2016

10.7 million

Where do 53% percent of the illegal immigrants come from?

Mexico

What 6 states are home to over ½ of the undocumented?

California, New York, New Jersey, Texas, Florida, and Illinois

What 4 things does immigration have far reaching effects on?

National security, the economy, healthcare, and public education

What are two basic policy options policymakers have to choose from to deal with a large pop of illegal immigrants?

cope or combat immigrations

According to the constitution who has the power to determine how and when immigrants can become citizens?

Congress

Define Deportation

The removal of an immigrant to his/her own country

But a nation designed under the guiding concept of federalism - a system of government with multiple levels - ______ and local authority also has a role to play when enforcing ______ laws.

state and immigration

T or F: In some jurisdictions some levels of gov work to cooperate while some do not

True

What cities and countries and states that limit their cooperation enforcing federal immigration laws are known as what?

Sanctuaries

What two things did Trump vow to do when he ran for president in 2016?

Build the wall along the border with mexico and speed up deportation process

In Trumps first days as president what did he do to penalize sanctuaries

withhold federal funds

As of 2019 how many states are required to enforce federal immigration laws?

9

T or F: Trump’s order to penalize sanctuary cities is currently blocked bc federal courts have ruled them unconstitutional.

True

List three arguments that supporters of fed penalties against sanctuary cities when making their argument

Sanctuary cities encourage illegal immigration, undermine federal law enforcement, allow undocumented criminals to walk free instead of facing deportation

List three arguments that opponents of fed penalties against sanctuary cities make when arguing their position

cities are not equipped or obligated to enforce fed immigration laws, discourage undocumented people from reporting crimes, harm fragile community relations.

What does DREAM stand for

Development Relief and Education of Alienated Minors

Did DREAM ever pass congress?

No

What president instituted DACA

Obama

How many dreamers were protected from deportation by DACA?

798,980

How many immigrants have been shielded from deportation under Obama’s executive orders?

5.2 Million

T or F: Obama’s executive orders on immigration during this time ignited fierce debate over the proper use and extent of executive power

True

How many states sued the Obama administration in 2014 over his executive order on immigration?

26 states

How did the supreme court rule on the suits filed by these states?

The let a lower court ruling that Blocked DACA and DAPA expand

T or F: All children regardless of their immigration do not have the right to attend K-12 schools.

True

How many states allow immigrants to receive in state tuition rates at public universities?

18

How many states allow undocumented immigrants to receive financial aid to colleges and universities

6

How many states currently have laws that specifically prohibit undocumented immigrants from enrolling at any public college or university?

2

how many states currently have laws that specifically prohibit undocumented immigrants from receiving in-state tuition rates at public colleges or universities?

3

2 arguments for the support of dreamers

undocumented immigrants should not be punished for their parents illegal actions and they would boost the economy after college

2 arguments for the opponents of dreamers

unfair reward for illegal behavior and undeserved advantage over US citizens.