Comprehensive immigration reform explained. What is it, and why is it controversial?
A description of John McCain's three positions on immigration reform.
Why I use the term "undocumented immigrants" instead of "illegal immigrants," and why I believe others in the media industry should follow suit.
Poet Emma Lazarus wrote a poem titled "The New Colossus" in 1883 to help raise funds for the Statue of Liberty, which was completed three years later. The poem, often cited as representative of the U.S. approach to immigration, reads in part:
"Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free ..."
But bigotry against even European-American imm…
What is illegal question? Tom Head explains.
A four-part argument in favor of amnesty for undocumented Mexican-American immigrants.
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed an immigration reform bill, H.R. 4437 (The Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005), and the U.S. Senate has passed its own version, S. 2611 (The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006). How do these bills differ?
Looking for blogs about immigrants' rights, undocumented immigrants, illegal immigrants, guest workers, naturalization, new immigrants, and more? Here's a top 10 list including ImmigrationProf, Vivir Latino, and HispanicTips.
Fr. Greeley's stunningly cogent Chicago Sun-Times op-ed on the immigration debate.
Jennifer and Peter Wipf, your Guides to Immigration Issues, look at both sides of the issue.
Race Relations Guide Susan Pizarro-Eckert examines current legislation affecting undocumented immigrants.
U.S. Liberals Guide Deborah White explains how the U.S. business community uses undocumented immigrants, the state of the Mexican economy, and other factors that contribute to undocumented immigration.
U.S. Liberals Guide Deborah White looks at arguments for and against a variety of immigration reform proposals, including President Bush's worker visa program.
Should undocumented immigrants who reside in the United States be granted amnesty? Your About.com Guides to Immigration, Jennifer and Peter Wipf, look at the pros and cons.
An article from the Southern Poverty Law Center profiling the anti-immigration movement--with 12 pages of short biographies of the fascinating cast of characters who lead it.
The ACLU's advocacy page for immigration issues, with up-to-the-minute news, links, and special reports.
