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1 The Persuasive Effects of Quantitative Data in Immigration Policy: Analyzing Dreamer Advocacy Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation Course Code and Name Instructor Name Due Date

2 The Persuasive Effects of Quantitative Data in Immigration Policy: Analyzing Dreamer Advocacy Immigration has been a contentious issue in the United States for a long time. The Dream Act, commonly known as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), has drawn much media attention in recent years. Dreamers, or immigrants who entered the country as minors but did not obtain citizenship, are examined in this essay as it relates to the persuasive power of quantitative evidence. By examining four sources that rely on quantitative data to support their claims, it is possible to comprehend how statistics, research findings, and expert opinions impact public opinion and policy decisions. Both groups have compassion for Dreamers. In 2016, Morning Consult and Politico conducted a poll finding that 78% of voters, including 73% of Trump supporters, favored granting Dreamers permanent residency. Both Democrats and Republicans introduced the Dream Act. Citizenship would be granted under the Dream Act for eligible DACA recipients. One survey found that "78% of American voters support giving Dreamers a chance to stay permanently in America, including 73% of people who voted for President Donald Trump" (Batalova & Fix, 2021). "reminded Americans that there is strong bipartisan support for Dreamers" (Batalova & Fix, 2021) with the revised Dream Act, introduced by Senators Graham (R-SC) and Durbin (D-IL) in July 2017. The claim made by advocates of the Dream Act is that granting legal status to Dreamers would benefit the United States. On the other hand, opponents argue that doing so would harm the country. Both sides use quantitative data to support their positions. Batalova and Fix (2021) analyze dreamer demographics. The authors estimate that current proposals would grant legal status to 2.3 million dreamers using Census Bureau and DHS data. They provide a complete

3 picture of dreamers by age, education, and employment. The article states that 74% of the U.S.'s 1.3 million "dreamers" are Mexican (Batalova & Fix, 2021). The article also adds that "dreamers" are young, with a median age of 24, and 30% have at least a bachelor's degree (Batalova & Fix, 2021). The report highlights Dreamers' educational and economic contributions to U.S. society. White-collar jobs, including management, business, and finance, employ 80% of Dreamers. This quantitative research shows the benefits of legal status for various young individuals and supports policy reform. `In Nowrasteh (2022) also examines the incarceration rate within this demographic. The dreamer population is seen differently. The author discovers that dreamers experience less incarceration than Americans of natural birth using information from the Migration Policy Institute and the Department of Justice. For instance, the article points out that "dreamers" are less likely to be imprisoned than native-born Americans—their percentage is 0.85% vs. 1.53% for native-born Americans (Nowrasteh, 2022). In addition, the report mentions that "dreamers" have a rate of 0.2% incarceration for violent offenses compared to native-born Americans' rate of 0.45% (Nowrasteh, 2022). This information provides evidence supporting dreamers' contributions to society, refuting accusations that they threaten public safety. In addition, Svajlenka et al. (2022) concentrate on the economic effects of policy suggestions connected to the legalization of Dreamers. The authors calculate that states would lose billions of dollars in economic activity if the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which grants Dreamers temporary legal status, were to be repealed. They base this estimate on statistics from the Center for American Progress. They conclude that eliminating DACA would result in substantial GDP and job losses across all states. According to the authors, this information demonstrates that DACA has benefited the U.S. economy and that removing it

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4 would be harmful (Svajlenka et al., 2022). Additionally, they contend that this economic impact gives policymakers strong justification for supporting measures that would give dreamers a path to legal status. Finally, Wong et al. (2015) provide a survey-based analysis of the impact of the DACA program on Dreamers. Using data from a survey of DACA recipients, the authors demonstrate that the program has had significant positive effects on their lives, including increased employment and educational opportunities. The authors survey 2,541 DACA recipients and use their responses to argue that the program has significantly benefited Dreamers and the U.S. The authors note that 69% of respondents got a job with better pay after receiving DACA, and 45% of respondents bought their first car (Wong et al., 2015). The authors use this data to argue that DACA has helped Dreamers integrate into U.S. society and contribute to the economy. This quantitative data provides evidence of the potential benefits of providing legal status to dreamers and supports the argument for policy reform. Therefore, the use of quantitative data in these sources serves as a warrant for the claim that Dreamer advocacy has been effective in advancing the argument for immigration policy reform. By providing empirical evidence of the demographics, contributions, and economic impact of dreamers, these sources make a compelling case for policy proposals that provide a path to legal status for this population. Because the arguments that are offered in these sources generally appeal to logos, logic, and reason. The use of quantitative data provides objective evidence to support the claims made by advocates and researchers, strengthening their arguments and providing a basis for policymaker decision-making. Additionally, the economic impact analysis presented in one of the sources also appeals to pathos, or emotional appeal, by highlighting the potential costs of inaction on the dreamer policy and using quantitative data

5 appeals to the rationality of policymakers and the general public, providing an evidence-based approach to a complex and often emotional issue. In conclusion, the sources used in this research present a strong argument in favor of giving Dreamers legal status. Advocates for the Dreamer population can persuade listeners of their position by combining empirical data, professional analysis, and personal anecdotes. The sources highlight the significance of employing quantitative data to back political claims since it offers a potent instrument for persuading public opinion and decision-makers. The information in these sources demonstrates that Dreamers are a highly educated and skilled population who positively contribute to the U.S. economy and society. Legalizing their situation would benefit them, their family, and the larger American population.

6 References Batalova, J., & Fix, M. (2021, February 24). A deeper look at the dreamers who could participate in Congress's legalization debate. Retrieved from https://www.migrationpolicy.org/news/dreamers- who-could-feature-legalization-debate Landgrave, Nowrasteh. (2022, June 18). The dreamer incarceration rate. Retrieved from https://www.cato.org/publications/immigration-research-policy-brief/dreamerincarceration-rate Svajlenka, Jawetz, Bautista-Chavez. (2022, October 18). A new threat to DACA could cost states billions of dollars. Retrieved from https://www.americanprogress.org/article/new-threatdaca- cost-states-billions-dollars/ Wong, Richter, Rodriguez, Wolgin. (2015, July 9). Results from a nationwide survey of DACA recipients illustrate the program’s impact. Retrieved from https://www.americanprogress.org/article/results-from-a-nationwide-survey-of-dacarecipients- illustrate-the-programs-impact

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