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Throughout the Nation’s history, immigration has been a source of economic and social vitality and opportunity, with large-scale influxes of immigrants occurring during several peak periods. The latest of these began in the 1970s and continues today. Yet, because of the politics involved, immigration policies have rarely kept up with these demographic shifts. Today, the United States is again at the threshold of major new reforms designed to address the longstanding problems of both legal and illegal immigration.
Under the current legal immigration system, there are two ways for immigrants to obtain visas. …
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Foreword
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Immigration Reform Timeline
Federal Immigration Laws and Policies — 1891 to Present
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President Obama’s Immigration Speech
Announcing the Administration’s Immigration Reforms
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The President’s Immigration Actions
Executive Orders Designed to Fix the Immigration System
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Legality of Obama’s Immigration Initiatives
Executive Branch Authority Over Immigration Enforcement
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Legislative Background on Immigration Reform
Recent Action by Congress on Immigration and Homeland Security
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Vaccinations
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Minimum Drinking Age
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D.C. Marijuana Initiative
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Family Leave
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Pro & Con
Should the Senate Vote on a Homeland Security Appropriations Bill That Does Not Contain Immigration Riders?
