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Illegal immigration : a reference handbook, Michael C. LeMay

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Summary
This book examines the history of illegal immigration in the United States, addressing the tough questions about the issue and describing in detail the most significant issues and events in recent decades
Language
eng
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Publication
Edition
Second edition.
Extent
1 online resource (146 entries)
Contents
  • Preface -- 1. Background and history: Introduction: the scope and nature of unauthorized immigration; The roots of the problem; Changes in legal immigration: setting the stage for illegal immigration; The crisis of border control: illegal immigration and enactment of IRCA; Border security and antiterrorism concerns; Creating the Department of Homeland Security: dissolving the INS; Conclusion; References -- 2. Problems, controversies, and solutions: Introduction; Current domestic-policy concern: amnesty or earned legalization issue of the unauthorized; Incorporation of illegal immigrants and their children; Border control and management issues; The cost of illegal immigration; Guest-worker issues; Restructuring the INS into the DHS; Immigration and related policy issues; Solutions; References -- 3. Perspectives: Introduction; On hospitality to the stranger: some moral implications of immigration reform / the Rev. Canon Pablo Ramos; Examining the adequacy and enforcement of U.S. immigration laws / Jessica Vaughan; Should the United States enact tougher laws to stem illegal immigration? / Karen K. Clark; In opposition to birthright citizenship / Judith Ann Warner; In support of maintaining birthright citizenship / Judith Ann Warner; Mitigating federal immigration law: inclusion at the local level / Roberto Suro; Obama's "Executive Action" on Immigration and Judicial Review / Alemayehu G. Mariam; Resolving the issue of illegal immigration - a question of balance / David E. Krahl --
  • 4. Profiles: Introduction; Biographies; Directory of organizations and agencies; National government agencies and organizations; International organizations; Domestic advocacy agencies and organizations/NGOs and nonprofits; Immigration research centers and think tanks; References -- 5. Data and documents: Introduction; Data; Documents; Executive summary recommendations of the Select Commission on Immigration and Refugee Policy, 1981; The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; Summaries of laws on immigration; References -- 6. Resources: Introduction; Selected print resources; Books; Leading scholarly journals; Reports and government documents; Nonprint resources -- 7. Chronology -- Precursor legislation: setting the stage for things to come -- The Revolving-Door Era, 1965-2000 -- The Storm-Door Era: 2001-? -- References -- Glossary -- About the author
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9781786844477
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https://search.credoreference.com/content/title/abcclioii?institutionId=4215
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Illegal immigration : a reference handbook
Title
Illegal immigration
Title remainder
a reference handbook
Statement of responsibility
Michael C. LeMay
Creator
Contributor
Author
Distributor
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
This book examines the history of illegal immigration in the United States, addressing the tough questions about the issue and describing in detail the most significant issues and events in recent decades
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1941-
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LeMay, Michael C.
Dewey number
325.73
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
LC call number
JV6483
LC item number
.L46 2015eb
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
  • dictionaries
  • bibliography
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Contemporary world issues
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  • Illegal aliens
  • Illegal aliens
  • United States
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Illegal immigration : a reference handbook, Michael C. LeMay
Link
https://search.credoreference.com/content/title/abcclioii?institutionId=4215
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Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references
Carrier category
online resource
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rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Content category
  • text
  • still image
Content type MARC source
  • rdacontent
  • rdacontent
Contents
  • Preface -- 1. Background and history: Introduction: the scope and nature of unauthorized immigration; The roots of the problem; Changes in legal immigration: setting the stage for illegal immigration; The crisis of border control: illegal immigration and enactment of IRCA; Border security and antiterrorism concerns; Creating the Department of Homeland Security: dissolving the INS; Conclusion; References -- 2. Problems, controversies, and solutions: Introduction; Current domestic-policy concern: amnesty or earned legalization issue of the unauthorized; Incorporation of illegal immigrants and their children; Border control and management issues; The cost of illegal immigration; Guest-worker issues; Restructuring the INS into the DHS; Immigration and related policy issues; Solutions; References -- 3. Perspectives: Introduction; On hospitality to the stranger: some moral implications of immigration reform / the Rev. Canon Pablo Ramos; Examining the adequacy and enforcement of U.S. immigration laws / Jessica Vaughan; Should the United States enact tougher laws to stem illegal immigration? / Karen K. Clark; In opposition to birthright citizenship / Judith Ann Warner; In support of maintaining birthright citizenship / Judith Ann Warner; Mitigating federal immigration law: inclusion at the local level / Roberto Suro; Obama's "Executive Action" on Immigration and Judicial Review / Alemayehu G. Mariam; Resolving the issue of illegal immigration - a question of balance / David E. Krahl --
  • 4. Profiles: Introduction; Biographies; Directory of organizations and agencies; National government agencies and organizations; International organizations; Domestic advocacy agencies and organizations/NGOs and nonprofits; Immigration research centers and think tanks; References -- 5. Data and documents: Introduction; Data; Documents; Executive summary recommendations of the Select Commission on Immigration and Refugee Policy, 1981; The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; Summaries of laws on immigration; References -- 6. Resources: Introduction; Selected print resources; Books; Leading scholarly journals; Reports and government documents; Nonprint resources -- 7. Chronology -- Precursor legislation: setting the stage for things to come -- The Revolving-Door Era, 1965-2000 -- The Storm-Door Era: 2001-? -- References -- Glossary -- About the author
Control code
9781786844477
Dimensions
digital files.
Dimensions
unknown
Edition
Second edition.
Extent
1 online resource (146 entries)
Form of item
online
Governing access note
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions
Isbn
9781786844477
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electronic
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isbdmedia
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9 images
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remote
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  • (CaBNVSL)gtp00567250
  • (Credo)abcclioii2015
  • (OCoLC)1002293001
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Mode of access: World Wide Web
Label
Illegal immigration : a reference handbook, Michael C. LeMay
Link
https://search.credoreference.com/content/title/abcclioii?institutionId=4215
Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references
Carrier category
online resource
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Content category
  • text
  • still image
Content type MARC source
  • rdacontent
  • rdacontent
Contents
  • Preface -- 1. Background and history: Introduction: the scope and nature of unauthorized immigration; The roots of the problem; Changes in legal immigration: setting the stage for illegal immigration; The crisis of border control: illegal immigration and enactment of IRCA; Border security and antiterrorism concerns; Creating the Department of Homeland Security: dissolving the INS; Conclusion; References -- 2. Problems, controversies, and solutions: Introduction; Current domestic-policy concern: amnesty or earned legalization issue of the unauthorized; Incorporation of illegal immigrants and their children; Border control and management issues; The cost of illegal immigration; Guest-worker issues; Restructuring the INS into the DHS; Immigration and related policy issues; Solutions; References -- 3. Perspectives: Introduction; On hospitality to the stranger: some moral implications of immigration reform / the Rev. Canon Pablo Ramos; Examining the adequacy and enforcement of U.S. immigration laws / Jessica Vaughan; Should the United States enact tougher laws to stem illegal immigration? / Karen K. Clark; In opposition to birthright citizenship / Judith Ann Warner; In support of maintaining birthright citizenship / Judith Ann Warner; Mitigating federal immigration law: inclusion at the local level / Roberto Suro; Obama's "Executive Action" on Immigration and Judicial Review / Alemayehu G. Mariam; Resolving the issue of illegal immigration - a question of balance / David E. Krahl --
  • 4. Profiles: Introduction; Biographies; Directory of organizations and agencies; National government agencies and organizations; International organizations; Domestic advocacy agencies and organizations/NGOs and nonprofits; Immigration research centers and think tanks; References -- 5. Data and documents: Introduction; Data; Documents; Executive summary recommendations of the Select Commission on Immigration and Refugee Policy, 1981; The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; Summaries of laws on immigration; References -- 6. Resources: Introduction; Selected print resources; Books; Leading scholarly journals; Reports and government documents; Nonprint resources -- 7. Chronology -- Precursor legislation: setting the stage for things to come -- The Revolving-Door Era, 1965-2000 -- The Storm-Door Era: 2001-? -- References -- Glossary -- About the author
Control code
9781786844477
Dimensions
digital files.
Dimensions
unknown
Edition
Second edition.
Extent
1 online resource (146 entries)
Form of item
online
Governing access note
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions
Isbn
9781786844477
Media category
electronic
Media MARC source
isbdmedia
Other physical details
9 images
Specific material designation
remote
System control number
  • (CaBNVSL)gtp00567250
  • (Credo)abcclioii2015
  • (OCoLC)1002293001
System details
Mode of access: World Wide Web

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