Description
Policy Analyst at the Cato Institute, Alex Mowrasteh discussed the definition and the history behind the term "chain migration." He discussed the use by social scientists and the recent politicization of the term. The immigration policies relating to chain migration in the United States are also discussed.
Keywords
- Chain Migration
- Ellis Island
- Immigration
- Nuclear Family
- Quota
- Social Science
Additional Resources
- Video Clip: President Trump
President Trump laid out his immigration proposal ensuring a 10 to 12 year path to citizenship for DACA eligible immigrants, funding for the border wall, limits to chain migration and the elimination of the visa lottery system. Reactions from Democrat and Republican lawmakers are included in this clip.
- Bell Ringer: Chain Migration and Trump
Senior White House Advisor Stephen Miller discusses chain migration and President Trump
- C-SPAN Classroom Deliberations: To What Extent Should the Federal Government Impose Limits on Immigration?
View the videos in this deliberation for background and historical perspective on immigration policy, as well as a variety of viewpoints from government officials on how to address the issue.