PHIL 347 Week 5 Course Project; Annotated Bibliography and Source Evaluation

Annotated Bibliography and Source Evaluation Chamberlain College of Nursing PHIL 347N Assignment Date Immigration Topic: Immigration Issue: Should the United States eliminate all barriers to immigration and adopt an open border policy? Thesis Statement: United States (U.S) should eliminate barriers to immigration and help those immigrants who are fleeing their country of persecution for a better life because the U.S is known for offering refuge to those in need. Also, immigrants contribute to the U.S economy, pay taxes, and raise children who contribute and become productive participants in our society. Sherman, A., Trisi, D., Stone, C., Gonzales, S., and Parrott, S. (2019). Immigrants Contribute Greatly to U.S. Economy, Despite Administration's "Public Charge" Rule Rationale. Retrieved from: https://www.cbpp.org/research/poverty-and- inequality/immigrants-contribute-greatly-to-us-economy-despite-administrations Annotation This article, written by Sherman, Trisi, Stone, Gonzales, and Parrott (2019), states the Department of Homeland Security ruled that immigrates of modest means are harming the U.S economy. However, this was founded to be untrue. Immigrants contribute to the U.S economy and hold jobs that that are essential to our economy. A 2018 report on immigrants without a four-year degree showcased how immigrants impact our economy. The report states 36 percent of immigrants are in the farming, fishing, and forestry fields, 36 percent of immigrants are in building, grounds cleaning, and maintenance fields, 27 percent work in hotels, and 21 percent work in the home health care industry. Additionally, immigrants boost our nation's birth rate, which is historically low among the native-born population. It is founded that a low birth rate can affect our labor force, reducing demands in certain industries. Kurt, D. (2020). Assessing the Pros & Cons of Immigration Reform. Retrieved from: https://www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/043015/pros-cons- immigration-reform.asp Annotation President Trump and his supporters perceive undocumented immigrants as a complete burden on the U.S economy, who take jobs away from American citizens and suppress their pay. However, according to this article, the first-generation immigrant may cost the government more per capita, but their children, who are Native American born and educated, have a higher wage and pay more taxes. In theory, immigrants take lower-paying jobs that Americans are not interested in and are willing to work nights and weekends, unlike Americans. Immigrants are not only workers, but they are also consumers who contribute to the U.S economy. Costa, D., Cooper, D., and Shierholz, H. (2014). Facts About Immigration and the U.S. Economy. Retrieved from: https://www.epi.org/publication/immigration-facts/ Annotation In this article, the authors answer frequently asked questions about immigration and the effects on the U.S economy. According to the article, there are 40 million immigrants who reside in the U.S as of 2012. The question asked, Do immigrants take jobs away from American workers? The author state that immigrates do not reduce or take jobs away from native citizens. Eighteen percent of small business are own and operated by immigrants American Civil Liberties Union. (2020). Immigrants and the Economy. Retrieved from: https://www.aclu.org/other/immigrants-and-economy Annotation The claim that immigrates take jobs away for U.S citizens collect a surplus of government benefits and drain the economy has been