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Immigration Reform In America: Past, Present, And Future, Thaddeus Coffman
Immigration Reform In America: Past, Present, And Future, Thaddeus Coffman
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This paper examines immigration legislation throughout the history of the United States. The author has divided the focus of legislative activity into four main eras: the Laissez- Fair Era (1789-1875), the Anti-Asian Era (1876-1920), the National Origin Quotas Era (1921-1953), and the Illegal Immigration Era (1954-present). While these eras are not all inclusive, they are indicative of the main focus of legislation passed during their time. The author then compares the impact of major legislation passed during these eras to three current proposals aimed at addressing the increasing issue of illegal immigration: two versions of a guest-worker program and amnesty/legalization …
Indigenous Law And Its Contribution To Global Pluralism, James Anaya
Indigenous Law And Its Contribution To Global Pluralism, James Anaya
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