The phrase "immigration debate" refers to a discussion or argument about the topic of immigration, which involves people expressing their opinions and discussing the advantages, disadvantages, and policies related to immigration. Full definition
«1982 ruling a catalyst in immigration debate; Court opened doors for students but put a strain on school districts»: This article appears today in The Houston Chronicle. (howappealing.abovethelaw.com)
He sees similarities between the migration discourses that he has explored in a Chinese context and the current immigration debates in the United States. (artsy.net)
Federal and local authorities have arrested and deported hundreds of suspected MS - 13 members since four young men were killed in the woods behind a Central Islip soccer field a year ago, thrusting the community into the national immigration debate. (nystateofpolitics.com)