Topic 264: Cities Protecting Undocumented Residents

A1–A2 Level

1. Why do some people live in a city without papers?

2. Why do cities want all people to feel safe?

3. What services do cities give to residents?

4. Why is it important for people to call the police when in danger?

5. How can fear stop people from asking for help?

6. Why do children need to go to school safely?

7. How can cities help families feel secure?

8. Why do cities work with hospitals and schools?

9. What happens when people are afraid to report crimes?

10. Why do city leaders make local rules?

11. How can trust help communities work better?

12. Why do cities want healthy and safe neighborhoods?

13. How can local help centers support residents?

14. Why is respect important in diverse cities?

15. Can safety rules help everyone? How?

16. How do you feel when cities try to protect all residents?

B1–B2 Level

17. Why do some cities create policies to protect undocumented residents?

18. How can these policies improve public safety?

19. Why do supporters say protection builds community trust?

20. What concerns do critics have about these city policies?

21. How can local rules differ from national laws?

22. Why is cooperation with police important for safety?

23. How can protection policies affect access to services?

24. Why do schools and hospitals support these measures?

25. How can fear of deportation affect daily life?

26. What role do city governments play in integration?

27. How do these policies affect relationships with federal authorities?

28. Can local protection reduce crime reporting problems? How?

29. Why do cities face legal challenges over these policies?

30. How can clear communication reduce public confusion?

31. Should cities prioritize safety over immigration enforcement? Why?

32. How do you feel about local governments taking this role?

C1–C2 Level

33. How do city protection policies reshape local governance?

34. Can local protections coexist with national immigration systems? Explain.

35. How do these policies affect constitutional or legal boundaries?

36. What ethical arguments support city-level protection?

37. How can protection policies influence social cohesion?

38. Do such policies create unequal enforcement of the law? Why or why not?

39. How should conflicts between city and national authorities be resolved?

40. Can local protections improve long-term integration outcomes? How?

41. What evidence is used to assess policy effectiveness?

42. How do political narratives shape public views of these cities?

43. Should access to basic services be separated from legal status? Why?

44. How can cities avoid unintended consequences of protection policies?

45. Do these policies shift responsibility away from national governments? Explain.

46. How might court decisions shape future city actions?

47. Can city protections influence national policy debates? How?

48. How do you feel these policies shape ideas of safety and belonging?