Immigration is a fraught issue, and in recent years dozens of groups have sprung up to advocate for one position or the other, to lobby Congress, to fund candidates, or to fight it out in the courts. With all the vague or patriotic-sounding names, it can get pretty confusing. You might see spokespeople from these organizations quoted as experts in news articles, but sometimes reporters fail to identify a group’s position. This weekly feature will help you become a savvier consumer of immigration news.
This week’s organization, NumbersUSA, wants to drastically reduce immigration, lowering the number of immigrants to those allowed in under the 1924 Quota Act.
Name : NumbersUSA
Type : 501(c)(4), the designation for “Civic Leagues and Social Welfare Organizations” like the National Rifle Association or AARP. NumbersUSA is technically non-partisan, however it usually endorses Republican candidates.
Stance : NumbersUSA’s primary complaint about i...
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