Immigration is all over the news, whether it would be immigration policy or interviewing the poor lived experience of immigration. However, with this wide range of coverage is the spread of misinformation. Did you know immigrants make up 14% of Illinois’ population and they spend $51 billion annually? 

In today’s discussion, we hear from experts who debunk misinformation about immigration and share some positive stories that don’t make the headlines.

GUESTS:

Julia Albarracin-Green
President and CEO, Western Illinois DREAMers
Professor of Political Science, Western Illinois University

Charlotte Alvarez
Executive Director, The Immigration Project

Steven Hubbard
Senior Data Scientist, American Immigration Council