Suggested Readings

"Why American Cities Are Fighting to Attract Immigrants"
The Atlantic

This article helps to show how immigrants have had a positive impact on our economy. This is shown in the big cities of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Houston, which are not only big destinations for immigrants but they are all economic "powerhouses". The article also talks about some of the big cities, and big private sector companies, that have programs aimed at "welcoming" immigrants into their cities and companies.

"Voters Concerned With Economy: Look Closely at Immigration"
The Huffington Post

This is another article that shows the positive impact immigrants have had on our economy. It also gives some background on the US vs. Texas, which is a very important case coming up for Supreme Court review on April 18. This case is important because it will decide if DAPA (Deferred Action for Parents of Americans) and DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) can take effect. There are many in support of these programs and a brief was filed in support of these programs by some very influential California business leaders, led by Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook founder) and Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn Founder).

"What Americans Really Think About Immigration"
The Washington Post

You should definitely read this article if you want some statistics on how the generations view immigration. This article shows how young adults (age 18 to 29) are actually in support of immigration and feel that they strengthen our country. This statistic even holds true for the young adult Republicans. This article also has surprising statistics on the number of Americans that believe immigrants should be allowed to stay here, which is higher than I thought it would be and really shows how America is changing their views on immigration.

"4 Reasons Why States Suing to Stop Immigration Actions Stand to Lose Big"
Americanprogress.org

This article also goes in to a little more detail about what DAPA and DACA is about and how important this case is. These states will not only be losing billions of dollars in increased state GDP (Gross Domestic Product) but they also stand to lose millions in increased state and local tax revenue. The residents of these states will also lose billions in increased earnings. Of course, there are also the millions of U.S. families that will be torn apart because "2.6 million U.S. citizens are living with a DAPA-eligible family member".

"Here's Where the 2016 Candidates Stand on Legal Immigration"
The Daily Caller

This article is very important because it breaks down the views on legal immigration for each candidate. It has the candidate's party affiliation and their positions they held or currently hold. This is a must read article to be informed on the stance of each candidate.

"HUFFPOLLSTER: Most Americans Support a Pathway to Citizenship for Unauthorized Immigrants"
The Huffington Post

This is also a very important article because it shows how America's views on immigration is changing. It has data from the 18-29 age group and the 65+ age group, which includes Republicans, that shows how differently the younger generations view immigration as opposed to the older age groups.

"What You Need to Know About the DAPA and Expanded DACA Case Before the Supreme Court"
ImmigrationImpact.com

This is a brief article about the upcoming Supreme Court Case, United States vs. Texas. It gives a very brief background about DAPA and DACA and what led up to the case coming before the Supreme Court. What is really nice about this article is that they have a link to a guide they put together that goes into more detail about both DAPA and DACA. The guide has everything you need to know about this very important case and the impact it could have. It is a definite must read to be better informed.

"Immigrants Qualifying for Executive Actions Deeply 'Embedded' in U.S."
NBC News

This article has some great data in regards to the number of people that qualify for DACA and DAPA. It is an article that you definitely want to read so you can really understand how immigration reform is going to affect not only immigrants but U.S. citizens as well.