Question

During the 21st century, immigration reformers have been interested in doing which of the following? combating illegal immigration increasing immigrants' economic opportunities luring more skilled workers to the United States helping to assimilate immigrants into American society

Answer 1

"combating illegal immigration" would be the best option, since the economic recession of 2008 made people concerned that illegal immigrants were taking jobs away from them. 

Answer 2

Answer:

combating illegal immigration

Explanation:

We are living the 21st century. In the current scenario, immigration reform has as its main objective the fight against illegal immigration. The United States is considered the country of prosperity, and many people from poorer countries who suffer from economic crises, lack of jobs and low wages in their countries try to enter the United States to improve their living conditions.

However, these people seek to enter illegally, since legal entry into the country is bureaucratic and aims to prevent such persons from being able to reside in the country. Once the blockade of legal entry is successful, immigration reformers aim to stop illegal entry. The main argument used by reformers is that immigrants steal jobs from Americans and commit crimes. On the other hand, those who favor immigrants regard these arguments as slanderous and prejudiced.