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Many people have concerns about new immigrants moving into our county. They are concerned that jobs will be taken. There are also concerns about illegal immigration. Another issue is the DREAM Act which is a billthat wants to allow undocumented youth the possibility of attending college in the US. View the video and link to news articles below to understand the issues. Respond with a post in the discussion area. After you have analyzed the point of view and opinions of others, prepare to give your opinion.

Try reading some of the articles about immigration in the Kids News featured in Newsela Newsela on Immigration

Consider discussing these issues with our representative and senator to see what they believe, and if you agree with it. Listing of all state legislators

To see what political leaders and the presidential candidates say about immigration examine this site: Issues.org on the topic of immigration

To see the results of a 2012 poll on US immigration policy, examine PollingReport.com/immigration You can also examine how American opinion about immigration has changed over the years by examining the Gallup Poll Gallup Poll -- Immigration To examine the two points of view on the DREAM act, examine the following article: DREAM Act pros/cons

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Immigration Policy

Check out these articles below which give a glimpse into the ways immigration makes the news:
[|Lancaster's Church World Service sees donations pour in after resettling Syrian refugees here] Lancaster Online -- Lancaster is going to learn more about its immigrant and refugee populations "America's New Tiger Immigrants" -- The Wall Street Journal Undocumented Shadows Infographic video (an infographic describing the reasons for DREAM Act

Check out these immigration laws in the news:
DREAM Act= Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Dream Act Portal