B5. Immigration Battles: Want to be more informed?

Immigration is a complex and politically “hot” topic.  As a nation of immigrants, we all have an immigrant family story. How do you compare your immigrant heritage to today’s recent arrivals?   In this course, we’ll briefly discuss the history of US immigration policy, and then focus on the current state of the US immigration system.  Topics of discussion include refugee categories, criteria for asylum       seekers and criteria for deportation; DACA, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (aka “Dreamers”); how the US immigration system compares with other countries; and the underlying rationale for different political positions.  Join us if you are interested in learning more, so that you can take an informed position on immigration policy. 

Jean Sifleet is a retired business attorney and CPA.  During her business career, she worked in corporate management, consulting and private practice.  In retirement, she served as an Access to Justice Fellow and worked with the Mass Law Reform Institute on immigration and law reform issues.  She has taught numerous courses for WISE and welcomes participant discussion of the issues.