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There are estimated to be anywhere between 11 and 20 million undocumented aliens in the US. The estimates vary because this population is not easily counted. In addition, enforcing the immigration laws is problematic because there are different views about the seriousness of the problem. The federal government has sole jurisdiction to enforce the immigration laws, but some states intentionally obstruct federal enforcement efforts and label themselves as sanctuary cities. The caravans from Central America continue to be a problem for the Department of Homeland Security. Some consider migration problems to be a crisis while others do not. Since President Trump was elected in 2016 the immigration debate has increased in intensity.



The continuum of official responses to the immigration problem range from allowing open borders and full amnesty through strict enforcement of existing immigration laws and the removal of all undocumented aliens from the US and everything in between.



Forum C Assignment:

After reviewing your opinion and responses to at least two other posts conduct more detailed research on the immigration issues and submit a short paper that compares and contrasts your original opinion and label as forum C. Look for information on legal and illegal immigration, sanctuary cities, political asylum, or any other immigration related information of interest and after reviewing the forum posts of other students has your final opinion changed?  Your final opinion should be approximately 500 words or 2-3 typewritten pages with a bibliography. 10 pts. Due: 7/20



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Suggested background information:

Caravans continue to push for U.S. Border



3,000 Central American migrants’ crosses into Mexico



Immigration



The Illegal Alien Problem



DHS Inspector General Report (2015)



The Immigration Paradox



Illegal Immigrant Acquitted of Killing Kate Steinle