Immigrants' Rights
Illegal Immigrants or Undocumented Immigrants?
Why I use the term "undocumented immigrants" instead of "illegal immigrants," and why I believe others in the media industry should follow suit.
Why I use the term "undocumented immigrants" instead of "illegal immigrants," and why I believe others in the media industry should follow suit.
American Xenophobia
Poet Emma Lazarus wrote a poem titled "The New Colossus" in 1883 to help raise funds for the Statue of Liberty, which was completed three years later. The poem, often cited as representative of the U.S. approach to immigration, reads in part:
Poet Emma Lazarus wrote a poem titled "The New Colossus" in 1883 to help raise funds for the Statue of Liberty, which was completed three years later. The poem, often cited as representative of the U.S. approach to immigration, reads in part:
"Give me your tired, your poor,But bigotry against even European-American imm…
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free ..."
What is illegal immigration?
What is illegal question? Tom Head explains.
What is illegal question? Tom Head explains.
Why I Support Amnesty for Undocumented Immigrants
A four-part argument in favor of amnesty for undocumented Mexican-American immigrants.
A four-part argument in favor of amnesty for undocumented Mexican-American immigrants.
Comparing New House and Senate Immigration Reform Bills - H.R. 4437 and S. 2611
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed an immigration reform bill, H.R. 4437 (The Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005), and the U.S. Senate has passed its own version, S. 2611 (The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006). How do these bills differ?
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed an immigration reform bill, H.R. 4437 (The Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005), and the U.S. Senate has passed its own version, S. 2611 (The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006). How do these bills differ?
Blogs on Immigrants' Rights
Looking for blogs about immigrants' rights, undocumented immigrants, illegal immigrants, guest workers, naturalization, new immigrants, and more? Here's a top 10 list including ImmigrationProf, Vivir Latino, and HispanicTips.
Looking for blogs about immigrants' rights, undocumented immigrants, illegal immigrants, guest workers, naturalization, new immigrants, and more? Here's a top 10 list including ImmigrationProf, Vivir Latino, and HispanicTips.
Andrew Greeley on Immigration Reform
Fr. Greeley's stunningly cogent Chicago Sun-Times op-ed on the immigration debate.
Fr. Greeley's stunningly cogent Chicago Sun-Times op-ed on the immigration debate.
Should English Be the Official U.S. Language?
Jennifer and Peter Wipf, your Guides to Immigration Issues, look at both sides of the issue.
Jennifer and Peter Wipf, your Guides to Immigration Issues, look at both sides of the issue.
Illegal Immigration Policy - Thought and Practice
Race Relations Guide Susan Pizarro-Eckert examines current legislation affecting undocumented immigrants.
Race Relations Guide Susan Pizarro-Eckert examines current legislation affecting undocumented immigrants.
Illegal Immigration: Profits and Poverty
U.S. Liberals Guide Deborah White explains how the U.S. business community uses undocumented immigrants, the state of the Mexican economy, and other factors that contribute to undocumented immigration.
U.S. Liberals Guide Deborah White explains how the U.S. business community uses undocumented immigrants, the state of the Mexican economy, and other factors that contribute to undocumented immigration.
Analysis of Immigration Reform Proposals
U.S. Liberals Guide Deborah White looks at arguments for and against a variety of immigration reform proposals, including President Bush's worker visa program.
U.S. Liberals Guide Deborah White looks at arguments for and against a variety of immigration reform proposals, including President Bush's worker visa program.
Amnesty: Both Sides of the Issue
Should undocumented immigrants who reside in the United States be granted amnesty? Your About.com Guides to Immigration, Jennifer and Peter Wipf, look at the pros and cons.
Should undocumented immigrants who reside in the United States be granted amnesty? Your About.com Guides to Immigration, Jennifer and Peter Wipf, look at the pros and cons.
The Nativists
An article from the Southern Poverty Law Center profiling the anti-immigration movement--with 12 pages of short biographies of the fascinating cast of characters who lead it.
An article from the Southern Poverty Law Center profiling the anti-immigration movement--with 12 pages of short biographies of the fascinating cast of characters who lead it.
The American Civil Liberties Union - Immigrants' Rights
The ACLU's advocacy page for immigration issues, with up-to-the-minute news, links, and special reports.
The ACLU's advocacy page for immigration issues, with up-to-the-minute news, links, and special reports.