Current climate regarding immigrants

Definition

The current climate regarding immigrants refers to the prevailing attitudes, policies, and public opinion towards immigrants in contemporary America. It encompasses debates surrounding immigration laws, border control, and the treatment of individuals seeking asylum or citizenship.

Related terms

Immigration policy: Set of rules and regulations that determine how individuals can enter a country for various purposes such as work, study, or residency.

DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals): A program introduced in 2012 that provides temporary protection from deportation to certain undocumented individuals who were brought to the United States as children.

Sanctuary cities: Cities that limit their cooperation with federal immigration enforcement authorities in order to protect undocumented immigrants residing within their jurisdiction.