government policy

A color-illustrated look at the methods used by the U.S. to protect its borders, and the experiences of modern U.S. immigrants. Also includes a chronology, glossary, and list of further resources.

Discusses the debate about illegal immigration into the United States, its economic and cultural effects, and efforts to deal with the situation.

Describes why European settlers originally decided to build colonies in North America, where different nationalities of immigrants settled, some of the abuses and discrimination that immigrants have suffered in the United States, immigration laws, and how the U.S. government handles immigration today.

A collection of essays that provides varying perspectives on issues concerning the Latino community in the United States, covering how it is perceived, immigration attitudes and policies, political power, education, and more.

Contains three pairs of essays that offer opposing opinions on issues related to the civil rights of immigrants since September 11, 2001, discussing the right to legal counsel, indefinite detention, and the right of access to deportation hearings.

Presents various articles which discuss opposing viewpoints about the current state of race relations in America, the seriousness of racism, how policymakers should respond to minority concerns, and how race relations can be improved.

An overview of immigration of illegal aliens to the United States and Canada since the 1960s, as a result of changes in immigration law.

Contains sixteen articles that provide different perspectives on issues related to illegal immigration, addressing the questions of whether illegal immigration benefits or harms American society, who is responsible for enforcing U.S. immigration laws, and what is the best way to solve the illegal immigration problem.

Presents an examination of American immigration policy and how it affects national identity, exploring the issues related to United States policy to allow its citizens one or more foreign citizenships, and its ramifications on patriotism and civic process.

Presents a series of controversial essays on the subject of immigration into America and addresses its advantages and disadvantages, the legalization of illegal immigrants, dual citizenship, and more.