The report is a uniquely comprehensive and jargon‐free (to the extent possible) explanation of U.S. legal immigration. Contrary to public perception, immigrants cannot simply wait and get a green card (permanent residence) after a few years. Legal immigration is less like waiting in line and more like winning the lottery: it happens, but it is so rare that it is irrational to expect it in any individual case.
That was during the biggest economic boom in American history, and we are suffering from their impact today
And the only thing stopping us from having that economic security again is neoliberalism/conservatism.
Only because they are hoarding their wealth and power, not because there is too many people that showed up too quickly.