Immigration
The immigration debate can be divided into two primary categories: the impact of legal and illegal immigration.
Illegal Immigration:
Proponents of amnesty argue that offering a path to citizenship for the 11 million illegal immigrants in the U.S. would lead to higher wages, job growth, and increased tax revenue. Opponents say that these immigrants take jobs from native workers and unlawfully take advantage of government assistance programs, offsetting the taxes they pay.
Proponents of amnesty typically argue that it is morally unacceptable to deport undocumented immigrants, particularly since the U.S. was founded by a nation of immigrants, and that they add to the country’s diverse culture. Opponents emphasize the order of law, saying that anyone who wants to come to the U.S. must apply via the pathways we currently have in place.
Opponents of amnesty argue that illegal immigrants commit crimes at higher rates than native-born Americans. Proponents refute this, saying the data is taken out of context, and argue that protecting illegal immigrants from deportation makes communities safer because undocumented individuals feel comfortable going to the police when a problem arises.
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