Immigration Policy Power Points

The Border Crisis: A Primer

• Presented by Dr. Rabidoux at CCU, Spring 2025

Money Exchange

• Discussion on various terms related to money exchange, likely suggesting the complexity and necessity of understanding financial systems in the context of immigration.

Immigration Enforcement Agents

• CUIDADO CON ESTOS ROSTROS (Pay Attention to These Faces):

  • Profiles of agents from Homeland Security (HSI and ICE) operating in Southern California:

    • Special Agent Don Officer, Age 38

    • Special Agent from Los Angeles, Age 30

    • A focus on the alleged impact of these agents on local communities.

• Issues raised about the harsh enforcement measures:

  • Racial profiling and community criminalization.

  • Family separations and individuals being detained.

  • Highlight on deaths occurring within detention facilities.

  • Mention of a possible execution measure set for 2/23/25.

Bus Services

• Mention of transportation options, possibly linking them to movement patterns of immigrants.

  • Charter and courtesy bus services (Logan Express).

Video Clips and News Coverage

• A list of multimedia resources:

  • Various links to news coverage on immigration issues, ICE raids, and immigrant rights discussions.

  • Notable figures mentioned include Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

  • Political confrontations regarding ICE’s treatment of immigrants and educational efforts from AOC (Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez).

Statistics on Illegal Immigration

• Current Immigration Statistics:

  • Biden-Harris Administration: 14.4 million entered illegally, with 4.6 million termed as "Got-aways" in 2023.

  • Record of 3.2 million illegal entries, with 4.4 million pending cases.

  • Only 12% of those entering are "actual asylum seekers"; a mere 2% attend their court hearings.

  • Historical deportation numbers: Obama (4.8 million), Trump (1.5 million), Biden (1.2 million).

Border Administration Comparisons

• Comparative Analysis of Biden vs. Trump Administrations:

  • Daily average illegal crossings: Biden (5,385) vs Trump (132).

  • Average ICE arrests: Biden (415) vs Trump (1,104).

Financial Impact of Immigration

• Cost Analysis:

  • Estimated $510 billion annually to U.S. taxpayers from 2022-2024.

  • Specific city impacts:

    • NYC: Up to $5.2 billion

    • Chicago: $3.5 billion annually

  • Historical total national costs between 2016-2020 was under $150 billion.

Brief Immigration Timeline

• Emphasis on key historical immigration milestones:

  • 1790: US Naturalization Act – required "Good Character" and 2 years residency.

  • 1815-1870: Large waves of immigrants (Irish, German).

  • 1892: Ellis Island opens, processing 1.3 million arrivals.

  • Development of U.S. immigration laws through the decades, including:

    • Anti-immigration laws (1915-1924).

    • Establishment of US Border Patrol (1924).

    • Long-standing policies impacting asylum seekers and unauthorized immigration (2001 onwards).

Political Context and Election Results

• Trump's Landslide Victory:

  • Trump wins Electoral College and popular vote.

  • Key campaign issues: Border security and illegal immigration.

Understanding US Policy on Immigration

• Various perspectives on current policies:

  • Articles discussing the ongoing border security challenges and impacts on citizens.

Current Situation of the Border Crisis

• Reports indicating that the border crisis under Biden has been termed a "disaster" with reports of crossings tripling compared to the Trump administration.

Public Opinion and Future Policy Directions

• Zogby poll findings indicate immigration remains a top priority for voters.

• Recommendations for moving forward with appropriate policies to regulate immigration effectively.