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Evolution of American Attitudes Towards Immigration
The chapter delves into changes in public opinion on immigration in the US, noting shifts from immigrants being seen as a strength to potentially a burden, with a focus on partisan differences. It discusses support for policies like border security and pathways to citizenship, touches on the Trump administration's executive orders, analyzes trends in immigration numbers pre and post Trump era, and explores the impact of COVID-19 on global immigration dynamics. The chapter also examines the historical context of immigration to the US, changing trends in origin countries, and the evolving education levels of immigrants.