Mass Media's Portrayal of Latino/a Immigrants and Immigration Reform Today

This study examines the media's representation, stereotypes, consequences, and impact on the Latino/a community. Further, this research focuses on a small glimpse of the past, present, and future immigration issues. In-depth interviews with immigrants with different statuses in their citizenship process and attorneys were conducted to further understand personal experiences. Research suggests that negative portrayals in the media of Latino/a immigrants influence the audience's reaction and attitude towards this community. Further, current research argues that in the last 20 years, the attitude towards immigrants and immigration reform has grown positively. This research and video will advise educators, students, media members, and other Americans about the personal stories of those impacted by the current immigration sentiment.