Summary
President Trump's administration announced a pause in processing immigration applications for reasons of national security. Newsweek contributors Steve Cortes and Raul A. Reyes presented differing views on whether the U.S. should halt immigration. Cortes argues for a pause to better assimilate immigrants, while Reyes emphasizes the economic and societal benefits immigrants bring to the country.
Key Facts
- The Trump administration paused the processing of immigration applications, including asylum cases.
- National security was the reason given for the pause.
- Steve Cortes believes a pause is needed to manage immigration and help current immigrants assimilate.
- Cortes argues that both legal and illegal immigration currently overwhelm the U.S.
- Raul A. Reyes opposes the pause, arguing that immigrants contribute positively to the economy.
- Reyes points out that many American companies were started by immigrants or their children.
- Reyes argues there is public support for maintaining or increasing immigration levels.
- According to Reyes, research does not support a link between immigrants and higher crime rates.
