HISPANIC IMMIGRATION TO THE UNITED STATE

The Hispanic population in the United States is changing rapidly due to various migration, education, and population growth trends. The Hispanic population in the United States reached a new record high in 2020 with 62.1 million people, a 23% increase since 2010, while the white population decreased by 8.6%. This course aims to study Hispanic immigration to the United States. We will begin with a historical overview of migration patterns in the U.S. in general, and then focus on the immigration laws that have affected Hispanics in this country today. Each class will begin with a discussion of the week's most important immigration news.