Social Media Graphics & Templates
Here are visuals you can share on your social media platforms, with data-backed facts about immigrant contributions. Copy and paste the images in your post
🚫 Lie: Most immigrants come from Mexico.
✅ Fact: While Mexico was once the leading source, today’s immigrants come from diverse regions like Asia, Africa, and Central America. 🌍🌏 In fact, India and China are top sources of recent immigrants!
🚫 Lie: Immigrants increase crime rates.
✅ Fact: Wrong. Studies show that immigrants are LESS likely to commit crimes than U.S.-born citizens. It’s time we stop blaming entire communities and focus on facts. 🕊️🔍
🚫 Lie: Immigrants cause the housing shortage.
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🚫 Lie: Undocumented immigrants don’t pay taxes.
✅ Fact: Undocumented immigrants pay billions in state, local, and federal taxes every year! They contribute to Social Security, even though most can’t claim benefits. 💵📊
🚫 Lie: Immigrants take jobs away from Americans.
✅ Fact: Immigrants often fill jobs that help grow the economy, boosting productivity. Many work in industries with labor shortages, from agriculture to healthcare. 🌾🩺 Studies show immigration creates more jobs for all! 👷♀️👨💼
🚫 Lie: All immigrants are undocumented.
✅ Fact: The majority of immigrants in the U.S. are here legally! Roughly 77% of immigrants have legal status, including green cards, temporary visas, and naturalized citizenship. 🛂🇺🇸
🚫 Lie: Immigrants don’t want to learn English.
✅ Fact: Most immigrants are eager to learn English! Many enroll in language classes, and their children often grow up bilingual. Learning English is key to their success. 🗣️📚
🚫 Lie: There’s a constant crisis at the Mexican border.
✅ Fact: While the border faces challenges, labeling it a constant “crisis” oversimplifies complex migration trends. Many migrants are seeking asylum, a legal right under U.S. and international law. 🌎🛂
🚫 Lie: The U.S. is a country of natives.
✅ Fact: The U.S. is a nation built by immigrants! Except for Native Americans, almost everyone’s ancestors came here from somewhere else—immigration is central to the country’s history and growth. 🌍🇺🇸