Simon Speaks on Immigration Reform at American Business Editors Conference

On Saturday, April 6th, Simon Rosenberg, participated in a high level panel on immigration reform at the Society of American Business Editors and Writers 50th Annual Spring  Conference. Joining him in a spirited debate were Tamar Jacoby of ImmigrationWorks and Steven Camarota of the Center for Immigration Studies.

At the event Simon noted that the demographic situation has changed drastically in Mexico over the past fifty years.

Average birth rates falling from over seven per family in 1960 to current levels of 2.4 per family, much closer to levels of the United States.

He also highlighted the economic growth rate of Mexico as a factor that will deter demand for migration to the United States going forward.

 “Mexico is currently a majority middle class country and should be treated with the importance of one of the largest trading partners of the United States,” said Rosenberg.

He concluded by saying that the proposed legislation is likely to include: measures for increased immigration enforcement, a better legal immigration system and a path to legal immigration for undocumented workers currently in the United States.

For background on the work NDN/NPI has done on immigration be sure to read Simon’s recent Huffington Post Op-ed, “The Border is Safer, Our Immigration System is Better;” Kristian's just released op-ed "Want To Make The Border Safer? Pass Gun Violence Legislation." see our round-up of our most important work on these issues; and stay in touch with us via our website 21border.com.