Immigration is currently one of the most divisive issues in the U.S. and has played a significant role in the 2016 presidential election.
Donald Trump has stated he plans to build a wall between the U.S. and Mexico, block funding to sanctuary cities, terminate Obama’s executive amnesties, and suspend immigration from Syria and Libya until there is adequate screening.
Hillary Clinton’s position is to introduce comprehensive immigration reform, defend Obama’s executive amnesties, and increase Syrian refugees in the U.S.
Therefore, both candidates would affect this issue in contrast ways.
I plan to interview Steven Choi, the executive director of the New York Immigration Coalition, on this issue in relation to the 2016 presidential election.
Choi’s organization promotes immigrant political civic and political rights as well as supporting immigration reform.
Choi has voiced his support of Syrian refugees, defended sanctuary cities, and providing immigrants with support.
Therefore, he would suit this article because of his involvement in the issue and how his organization would be affected by the election of either candidate, especially because there are nearly 200 immigration advocacy groups under it. In addition, New York is among the top five states with the highest number of undocumented immigrants.