Updated: January 28, 2013
Migration is the movement of people to new places -- it has occurred for hundreds of years as people move across the globe from their native land to other countries. Immigration, which is the movement of foreigners into a new country, like the U.S., is very common.In 2010, the U.S. reached its highest amount of legal and illegal immigrants ever -- 40 million people, according to the Center for Immigration Studies.
However, when people immigrate illegally, it's often controversial. Watch the videos below to learn more about the ongoing debate. You can also read stories from teens who have immigrated to find out what it was like for them.
Video: Immigration Reform
A bi-partisan commission proposed immigration reforms that could work on both sides of the ailse.
Video: Illegal Crossing Simulation
Julian Dujarric attempts a border crossing to learn what hundreds of thousands face each year.
Video: Valedictorian Avoids Deportation
Daniela Pelaez who was on the brink of deportation, will remain in the US.
Video: Immigration Laws Affecting Farms
With immigrations laws in flux around the country, fall harvests are at risk.
Coming to America: Diana
We didn't want to go back to Ecuador. The government and economy over there was a living hell."
Coming to America: Rafael
"In the United States many people have the opportunity for a better life. Just as American students love their country, I love both America and Mexico."
Video: Ethnic Studies Ban
Teens are speaking out over a law targeting Mexican-American studies classes.
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