Day 17: Immigration

Daniel J. Mallinson

Political ScienceStockton University

Daniel.Mallinson@stockton.edu

POLS 2190

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Today’s Topic: (Illegal) Immigration

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Goals:

What goals apply to immigration policy?

Equity

Efficiency

Welfare

Liberty

Security

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Symbols: Melting Pot

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Symbols: Tossed Salad

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The Changing Face of Immigration

New York Times Immigration Explorer

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Numbers: Legal Immigration

Office of Immigration Statistics (2013)

13.1 million lawful residents

779,929 naturalized citizens

69,909 refugees admitted

15,266 granted asylum

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Numbers: Illegal Immigration

Illegal Aliens Removed or Returned

1925 1935 1945 1955 1965 1975 1985 1995 2005 2015

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51

1.5

2

2013

Source: Homeland Security 2013 Yearbook of Immigration Statistics

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Mill

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Interests

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Interests

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Executive Action

What did the President do?

What were the goals of his action?

What could he not do?

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Executive Action

For Fun

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The Presidential Race

Clinton ClipTrump Clip

Discuss the causal story, facts, and symbolism that theyuse

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The Presidential Race

Clinton ClipTrump Clip

Discuss the causal story, facts, and symbolism that theyuse

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Evaluating Chip (2015)

Your List

Who is writing?

Intended audience

Goal(s)

Causal story

Symbols and metaphors

Facts (numbers, stories)

If and how other side ofargument is presented

Solutions proposedand/or implied

Benefits andconsequences ofpotential solutions

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What do you think?

Of Chip’s proposal?

Of the President’s actions?

How do the President’s actions fit into Chip’sproposal?

What should be done about illegal immigration?

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