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IMMIGRATION POLICY: Do Stringent Immigration Policies Benefit the United States?
SUPPORTERS ARGUE
The United States must take drastic action to secure its borders. Illegal immigrants are a drain on the U.S. economy and pose an urgent security threat. Building a border wall and limiting immigration from certain countries will benefit the United States.
OPPONENTS ARGUE
Immigration is a core aspect of the United States’ national identity. Building a border wall, banning immigration from certain countries, and favoring entry from wealthier nations are racist policies that will ultimately harm the United States.
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