Even before there was a country called the United States of America, immigration has been an issue of vital importance to policymakers and citizens alike. During this time, immigration flows and policies have varied widely to meet the needs of a growing nation and our evolving American identity. In 2021, America is passing through a tumultuous period when this identity is being widely debated, and immigration remains an issue of vital importance to almost all Americans. As we take stock of this issue over the first 100 days of the Biden presidency, let us first consider the immigration environment he inherited.