government policy

Collects critical essays focused on illegal immigration, inclduing topics such as crime rate, medical costs, and birthright citizenship.

An exploration of illegal immigration and amnesty that provides background information and discusses legislation, principle debates, and possible solutions.

Presents a collection of nine essays that debate federal efforts to control America's borders since the September 11, 2001 attacks in New York and Washington DC, and covers such topics as racial profiling, militarization of the borders, and improving port and cargo security.

Prominent observers offer differing views on the social, political, and legal impact of continuing immigration to the United States.

Concentrates on the voluntary immigration to the United States from the 17th to the late 20th century as background to the immigration controversies of the 1990s.

Relates the complex history of American immigrants. Also includes information pertinent to the problems of immigration in the twenty-first century.

Surveys the history of the Immigration and Naturalization Service and describes its structure, current functions, and influence on American society.

Discusses the history of immigration, immigration laws, the Immigration and Naturalization Service, and immigration issues.

Examines the U.S. immigration laws since the September 11, 2001 terror attacks and discusses the issues of both legal and illegal immigration, government policies regarding immigrants and citizens, the economic costs involved, and the question of whether English should continue as the official language of the United States.