Half-open door

Article Abstract:

US immigration policies have not been strictly defined for over a century. In 1882, the Chinese Exclusion Act halted Chinese immigration for more than 50 years. Asians and some Europeans were treated unfairly under laws that generated 'barred zones' and the national-origins quota system. The racist tone of these policies was spurred by popular sentiment against the changing racial composition. These laws were eased in the 1940s and eventually led to the 1952 Immigration and Nationality Act that rescinded racial proscriptions. However, the 1952 law did not stem the flow of illegal aliens.

Laws, regulations and rules

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Underclass status

Article Abstract:

Illegal immigrants often remain at the fringes of society and become victims of exploitation. Out of fear, they do not avail of the privileges and services their legal counterparts enjoy. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 aimed to discourage illegal immigration, but has instead generated a combination of legal and illegal labor. The illegals are infringing on the employment opportunities of legal residents and may eventually strain public services. This has led to animosity towards immigrants and drawn some aliens into criminal activities.

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Domestic Poverty: Should immigration be reduced to protect the jobs of native-born poor?

Article Abstract:

The authors debate on the issue of immigration and its impact on the jobs for the native-born poor people. One argues that immigration should be reduced in order to protect the jobs of native-poor while the other thinks vice-versa.

United States, Government domestic functions, International Affairs, Public affairs, Immigration & Emigration, Interpretation and construction, Economic aspects, Social policy, Poor, Emigration and immigration law, Immigration law

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