Myths v. Facts
Myths v. Facts- Myth #1: Enforcement-only policies are a practical solution to undocumented immigration
- Myth #2: Immigrant workers suppress the wages of American workers.
- Myth #3: The nation spends billions of dollars on welfare for undocumented immigrants
- Myth #4: Undocumented immigrants are more likely to commit crimes than native-born citizens.
- Myth #5: Immigrants don’t “assimilate” into U.S. society
- What publication resources are available from NCLR?
- What constitutes NCLR’s governing structure?
- What is NCLR’s role in providing an Hispanic perspective on national issues?
- How does cooperation and collaboration with partners advance NCLR’s mission?
- How does NCLR work toward achieving its mission?
- Whom does NCLR serve?
- What does the term “La Raza” mean?
- What is the National Council of La Raza?
- Who are NCLR’s leaders?
Five Facts about Undocumented Workers in the United States
The strong presence of undocumented workers in the U.S. labor force illustrates the imbalance between the nation's immigration system and current economic realities. This fact sheet challenges some common myths about undocumented workers.
TOP 5 IMMIGRATION MYTHS OF THIS CAMPAIGN SEASON:
Ending the Immigration Spin - Just the Facts
(This document is reprinted courtesy of the American Immigration Lawyers Association)
Immigration has already figured prominently in the Presidential primary campaigns and the issue is unlikely to fade from the limelight any time soon. Debates over immigration policy have always generated strong emotional reactions, but the intensity surrounding the current national debate has reached new levels. The rhetoric by some of the Presidential candidates and their supporters has moved from hyperbole to unbridled misrepresentation.
The American public is justifiably angry about undocumented immigration and the Federal government's failure to gain control over our borders. But if we ever hope to adopt a practical policy solution that restores the rule of law and advances the interests of our nation, we must untangle fact from fiction. Perpetuating myths and exploiting fears to drive policy are two sure-fire ways to make a bad situation worse.
As the campaign season rolls onward and the intensity of the debate escalates, five recurring myths must be dispelled to clear the way for honest dialogue.
