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“We are a nation of immigrants.” No doubt you have heard that well-known saying describing the rich tradition of people arriving from all over the world onto our shores to find opportunity and forge a new life of prosperity. Immigration has become a highly charged topic with various views on who should be allowed entry and what the appropriate immigration levels are for our country. In this Policy Circle Brief, we provide an overview of this issue, define some key terminology, look at the history of immigration policy, analyze the numbers from over the years, outline varying views, explore areas of future reform, and identify resources to learn more.