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Deportation And The Refugee, Elwin Griffith
Deportation And The Refugee, Elwin Griffith
Michigan Journal of International Law
Long ago when it was unnecessary to restrict the number of aliens entering the United States, there was little distinction between refugees and other immigrants. Both groups shared similar motivations and problems. Some immigrated solely for economic reasons, while others sought new horizons because of political or religious persecution at home. In the main, though, the desire to immigrate was nurtured by the yearning for a better life.