Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding, or do they defy federal laws? That is precisely the question scholars attempt to answer as they prepare for a class discussion or debate. After reading some brief background information, they review the top three pros and cons of the issue. 

Concepts

illegal immigration, immigration, united states immigration, debate, controversial topics

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Share the map of sanctuary cities, counties, and states with the class

Classroom Considerations

• May be a sensitive debate topic for some individuals
• Learners may need more or less time for research depending on their needs 

Pros

• Provides a lengthy list of resources in the footnotes section 
• Lets students participate in an online poll and receive immediate feedback on others' answers

Cons

• Does not contain a wealth of information, so pupils probably need to consult additional resources

Common Core

RI.9-10.8 SL.9-10.1.a SL.11-12.1.a