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Regardless of the reason why people immigrated into the United States during the late 1800s and early 1900s, many of these immigrants faced discrimination. Fast forward to today, many immigrants continue to face PUSH and PULL factors that lead them to America. Immigration is a very controversial subject in our country today and many of these immigrants are still facing discriminatory practices because of their religious background, the country in which they EMIGRATED (left behind to live in another), or why they IMMIGRATED to the US.

Question: In 50 words or more, do you think we are treating immigrants today the same as we treated immigrants 100 plus years ago? Please note DO NOT answer the question with a yes or no answer, but explain why you said what you did such that you can explain your thoughts.

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To put it simply, yes. Any kind and all immigrants face discrimination of all forms, simply because we assume they are here to take from us and destroy the economy. Maybe it isn't as bad as 100 plus years ago, but there are plenty of documentaries that show how ICE are separating children from their parents. Studies show that in these children, they are at a huge risk of getting depression because they are emotionally and mentally traumatized. Even the parents! There is a new documentary on Netflix called Immigration Nation where it shows how ICE didn't know they would include the parts where they didn't show anyone there form of identification, and told the immigrants to exit their home. That is illegal! And then people argue, "You have the right to refuse" but how could someone new to the country, who probably speaks a different language reject that especially when they have the idea that they are have power? So, while there might not be any physical abuse like there used to be, there is a lot of emotional trauma that goes into separating a family, when all they wanted to do was have a better future. And then people ay "Just do it right" but in many situations, people cannot wait years to enter into a country legally when they have the risk of getting killed any day now.

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