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Immigration Reform

This paper addresses the debate surrounding immigration reform in the US and argues that migrant laborers are a necessary component of the U.S. economy.

2,366 words () | 8 sources | APA | 2008 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses immigration reform and the growing Minuteman Movement, in which armed vigilantes have taken to patrolling the border.
The paper supports border security but contends that immigration should be expanded. The paper explains that the country should validate what is occurring anyway and what is in fact required for the country's economic well-being.

Outline:
Overview
The Minutemen Project
Open-Door Immigration Reform
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Immigration and immigration reform are issues central the United States (U.S.) and will continue to be important because of the U.S.'s historical encouragement of immigration and its ongoing reliance on foreign labor crossing the border from its Southern neighbor Mexico. The U.S. has several lengthy border with its neighboring countries; primarily Canada and Mexico. Because of Canada's high standard of living and developed economy, illegal immigration across the border with that country is minimal and not considered a priority. However, Mexico is a developing market with a large population and a high rate of poverty and therefore its citizens consider crossing the border into the U.S. and working primarily in labor positions as an opportunity to improve their quality of lives."

Sample of Sources Used:

Cooper, M. (2006). The Minutemen hit the wall. Nation, 283/13, p.20-24.
Cross-border suspicions. (2006). Economist, 379/8478, p.31-32.
Fading hopes on Immigration Reform. (2007). Business Week, 04/10, p.6.
Gutierrez, L. (2007). Employment verification and worksite enforcement. Representative FDCH Congressional Testimony 04/26.
Immigration reform. (2007). The White House, Immigration (online). Retrieved May 3, 2007 from: http:// www.whitehouse.gov/infocus/immigration/