Immigration and Identity

The experience of Jewish refugees during World War II highlights the U.S.'s troubling history of anti-Semitism and restrictive immigration policies. As immigrant groups assimilate, they often adopt the prevailing societal attitudes, which can lead to a cycle of exclusion. Reflecting on past and present sentiments, there's a concern that future generations will view today's immigration debates with the same disbelief that current students feel when examining historical attitudes.