The U.S. Immigration Debate

What does it mean to be an immigrant in the United States?

Read the passage and answer the following: Who makes laws in the United States?

Read the passage and answer the following: True or False: In 2021, about 14% of people living in the U.S. were immigrants.

• True

• False

Read the passage and answer the following: Who is the president mentioned in the passage who changed some immigration rules?

In 2021, about ____ million people in the U.S. were immigrants.

• 45

• 25

• 60

• 80

Read the passage and answer the following: Name one country, other than Mexico, where many U.S. immigrants come from.

• India

• China

• Philippines

Read the passage and answer the following: Why is it hard to get recent data about undocumented immigrants?

• Because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Because they are not counted in official statistics.

• Because they often move frequently.

• Because they fear deportation.

One challenge President Biden is facing with immigration is:

• managing the surge of migrants at the border

• reducing the national debt

• increasing trade with Europe

• improving space exploration

How has the number of immigrants changed since 1970?

Lawmakers have not agreed on a plan for immigration reform for many years because:

• There are disagreements and differing opinions among lawmakers.

• There is a lack of interest in immigration reform.

• Lawmakers have already solved the issue.

• Immigration reform is not considered important.