UNDERSTANDING THE U.S. ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION DEBATE
This meetup will attempt to provide a framework for analyzing the ongoing debate over US immigration policy, particularly as it relates to illegal immigration and Trump's proposed border wall. We'll begin by covering some of the psychological research on attitudes towards immigration. Next, we'll look at the economic effects of high levels of predominately low-skill immigration from Mexico & Central America. Third, we'll look at stats on the crime rate of illegal aliens and whether or not it's higher than American-born citizens. Lastly, we'll address some concerns about the impact that mass immigration from Latin America has on the "deep culture" & "social capital" of the U.S.
To prepare for our discussion, please just try to watch the videos (~55 min. total). The articles are there to supply additional info.
***If you RSVP but think you can't make it, please cancel at least 48 hours ahead of time.
