The United States has long been a country of freedom and opportunity for millions of immigrant men and women around the world. Over the past year, immigration has become one of the most prevalent topics in U.S. politics. With the goal of providing students with a better understanding of this issue, several Elon faculty members lead a discussion on some of the facts and fictions that surround the complex issue of immigration in the United States and its impact in our society.
Panel members include Jason Husser (moderator), Assistant Professor of Political Science and Policy Studies; Dr. Jessica Carew, Assistant Professor of Political Science; Dr. Michael Matthews, Associate Professor of History; Dr. Brandon Sheridan, Assistant Professor of Economics; and Katherine Reynolds, Elon University School of Law Professor.
Panel members were given a series of statements about immigration in the U.S., and discussed whether the statements were true or false based on facts. The discussion touched on major topics including America’s long history with immigration, the longstanding political debate over immigration, and even
the DACA legislation in Congress.
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