National Panel Debate: Immigration

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Should the United States expand legal immigration?

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Among the great issues of our time few are so simultaneously public and personal, cultural and structural, national and local, rational and passionate as immigration. Touching so many other divides -- those around identity, public safety, diversity, equity and the economy to name just a few -- the topic causes us to reflect on many questions. Should America grant more immigrants legal status in our nation? Should we preserve the status quo or, on the other end of the spectrum, should we restrict the number of foreigners we welcome into our society? If we should admit more people to our country, who should be approved? What should their legal status be -- a path to citizenship, a permanent temporary status? What should the paramount considerations be in making these decisions? And what does that all mean for our great nation?Immigration is a complex and multidimensional issue. As Braver Angels enters a year of intensive discourse and deliberation on all of its aspects, we invite you to join us for this Panel Debate to hear from a handful of experts, activists, and thinkers in the field. They will help us focus in on one question: "Should the United States expand legal immigration?" With any luck, we will continue to bolster American hope along the way. Join Braver Angels Saturday September 28th @ 2 pm EDT for a panel debate on the resolution: “Resolved: Expand legal immigration." Speakers (in alphabetical order):Sohrab Ahmari is a founder and editor of <a href="https://www.compactmag.com/" title="https://www.compactmag.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Compact magazine</a> and a contributing writer for The New Statesman. Prior to that, he spent a decade at News Corp., as an editor and columnist with the Wall Street Journal opinion pages in New York and London, and as the op-ed editor of the New York Post. His books include The Unbroken Thread (2021) and Tyranny, Inc. (2023), both published by Penguin Random House.Jennie Murray is President and CEO of the <a href="https://us-west-2.protection.sophos.com/?d=immigrationforum.org&amp;u=aHR0cHM6Ly9pbW1pZ3JhdGlvbmZvcnVtLm9yZy8=&amp;p=m&amp;i=NjVjZDA1YWYwYWU5NmY2YzljNzRiNDE3&amp;t=emJGakk2Tmw2akhTNDZVeDUvMjkvdkZtOVhkWjA1QUY1dy9zL0FIWTdXTT0=&amp;h=258c943863214c6e9f2474d2da45c44d&amp;s=AVNPUEhUT0NFTkNSWVBUSVZHJfUrS5SFKDpH-OQiFx34HocAR9ReHmIcvgguhgqQFw" title="https://us-west-2.protection.sophos.com/?d=immigrationforum.org&amp;u=aHR0cHM6Ly9pbW1pZ3JhdGlvbmZvcnVtLm9yZy8=&amp;p=m&amp;i=NjVjZDA1YWYwYWU5NmY2YzljNzRiNDE3&amp;t=emJGakk2Tmw2akhTNDZVeDUvMjkvdkZtOVhkWjA1QUY1dy9zL0FIWTdXTT0=&amp;h=258c943863214c6e9f2474d2da45c44d&amp;s=AVNPUEhUT0NFTkNSWVBUSVZHJfUrS5SFKDpH-OQiFx34HocAR9ReHmIcvgguhgqQFw" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">National Immigration Forum</a>. Formed by her experiences in an immigrant family, throughout her career she has committed herself to ensuring the U.S. has a well-functioning immigration system that is secure, offers protection to those fleeing violence, drives a thriving economy and attracts innovation for global competitiveness. She has created unique programs that connect American employers with newcomer workers to help them integrate. In addition, she was instrumental in helping Afghan evacuees arriving to the U.S. and assisted in the resettlement of displaced Ukrainian women in Poland at the beginning of the Russian-Ukrainian war.Gaby Pacheco is an influential immigrant rights and education leader who serves as President and CEO of <a href="http://thedream.us/" title="http://thedream.us/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">TheDream.US</a>. As an immigrant herself, Pacheco has an intimate understanding of the challenges surrounding immigration to the United States. She has played a pivotal role in advocating for immigration and immigrant rights, including co-leading a four-month walk from Miami to D.C. – known as the Trail of Dreams – in 2010 and testifying before congress in 2013.Jim Robb is Vice President for Alliances at NumbersUSA. With the immigration reform organization since its founding in 1996, he has served in several roles.<a href="https://www.numbersusa.com/" title="https://www.numbersusa.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> NumbersUSA</a> believes that “better immigration is possible and needed.” Robb plays a significant role in the organization’s efforts to empower grassroots supporters to achieve sensible immigration policy. He is author of Political Migrants: Hispanic Voters on the Move. All guests will have the opportunity to submit questions via registration and during the event. The event will be conducted as a webinar format on Zoom.Register here on the Eventbrite page and the Zoom link will be emailed to you a couple of days prior to the event. Keep an eye out!This is a *FREE* event. Use promo code BRAVER during registration to get a free ticket. Donations beyond the free ticket support Braver Angels, 501(c)3.Questions? Email debates@braverangels.org.

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