Governance: Immigration

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• Current Proposals on Illegal Immigration
  Congress is currently considering bills to address illegal immigration. The House has passed its bill. The Senate has a bill approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee, which still requires further ... (read more)
   
• Federal Policy and Immigration
  The federal government is in charge of the nation's policies on immigration. The current proposals before Congress on immigration are examples of the making of public policy.... (read more)
   
• History of Immigration From the 1850s to the Present
  Most 19th and early 20th century immigrants landed in America at the great Eastern seaports of New York, Philadelphia, and Boston. But a smaller, but no less significant, port of entry for immigrants ... (read more)
   
• History of Immigration Through the 1850s
  The United States is the most diverse nation on Earth. It has been built by millions of immigrants coming to our shores from all the nations of the world. Immigrants have enriched our culture and ... (read more)
   
• Issues of Illegal Immigration
  You've probably heard a lot of talk about illegal immigrants, or undocumented people. For the last 30 years, unauthorized immigration has been a major political issue. It remains one of the most ... (read more)
   
• Major U.S. Immigration Laws
  U.S. Constitution (1789) gave Congress the power to "establish an uniform Rule of Naturalization."  Immigration Act of 1819 set standards for vessels bringing immigrants.... (read more)
   
• Options for Affecting Public Policy
  People in the United States have many options for making their opinions heard on issues facing the country and their communities. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees the rights of ... (read more)
   

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