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Tag Archives: immigration studies
Requiem For A DREAM
Support the Center for Immigration Studies by donating on line here: http://www.cis.org/support.html [FYI — 1. The Illusionary Allure of Immigration “Grand Bargains”: An Analysis of Blue Ribbon Task Forces (Paper) 2. NCLR to Republican Senators: ‘Watch Out’ (Blog) 3. Illegal … Continue reading
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Tagged border patrol agent, comprehensive immigration reform, immigrants in the united states, immigration studies, stanley renshon, sugar plums dance
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Employment Prospects Grim For Least-Educated
David Deutsch emails David Kelsey: “This is pretty insensitive–think of how many American-born bloggers Luke has driven out of business?” From CIS.org: WASHINGTON (August 27, 2010) – Less-educated, younger, and minority American workers face the worst job market in decades, … Continue reading
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Tagged employment prospects, employment situation, high school education, immigration studies, unemployment and underemployment, unemployment rate
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Why Are U.S. Clergy So Dismissive Of The Rule Of Law When It Comes To Immigration?
A new Zogby survey reveals a dramatic break between clergy and parishioners on illegal immigration. On Dec. 29, I spoke by phone with Stephen Steinlight ([email protected]) of the Center for Immigration Studies. Stephen: “As I have claimed for a long … Continue reading
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Tagged american jewish establishment, american jews, illegal immigration, immigration studies, open borders, speaking engagements
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Controlling Illegal Immigration
CIS.org writes: WASHINGTON (October 27, 2009) – The 287(g) program was created by Congress in 1996 to enhance cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. The Obama administration has imposed new rules for the 287(g) program that unduly … Continue reading
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Tagged criminal aliens, federal immigration authorities, immigration law enforcement, immigration studies, james r edwards, james r edwards jr
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Should Judges Set Immigration Policy?
From CIS.org: WASHINGTON (June 2009) – On June 8, President Obama will meet with congressional leaders to start discussions on an immigration bill. If such legislation were ever to pass, a central element would be an amnesty for current illegal … Continue reading
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Tagged immigration matters, immigration studies, justice felix frankfurter, murrow room, peter nunez, unrestricted immigration
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Immigration Unemployment At Record High
From CIS.org: WASHINGTON (April 27, 2009) – A new report finds immigrant unemployment (legal and illegal) was higher in the first quarter of 2009 than at any time since 1994, when immigrants were first separated out in the monthly data. … Continue reading
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Tagged advance copies, connecticut florida, immigration studies, janice kephart, lawful presence, native employment, research demographer, unemployment rates
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Will Immigration Policy Change Under Obama?
FROM CIS.org: WASHINGTON (March 26, 2009) – The current administration has begun work on re-shaping the way the Department of Homeland Security will carry out its mission. Various programs, such as REAL ID, E-Verify, and the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, … Continue reading
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Tagged deputy assistant secretary, immigration studies, michael chertoff, national security policy, secretary michael chertoff, western hemisphere travel initiative
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New report finds wage and employment growth for legal workers after Swift plant raids
From CIS.org: WASHINGTON (March 19, 2009) – On December 12, 2006, Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel raided six meatpacking plants owned by Swift & Co. in the largest immigration enforcement action in U.S. history. The plants are located in Iowa, … Continue reading
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Tagged average wages, dramatic decline, immigration enforcement, immigration studies, meatpacking plants, steady decline
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Worksite Raids Boost Wages
From CIS.org: WASHINGTON (March 16, 2009) – On December 12, 2006, Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel raided six meatpacking plants owned by Swift & Co. in the largest immigration enforcement action in U.S. history. The plants are located in Iowa, … Continue reading
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New Report: Should Judges Control US Immigration Policy?
Mark Krikorian writes: WASHINGTON (February 25, 2009) – In last week’s decision in the case of 17 Chinese Uighur Muslims held at Guantanamo, a federal appeals court reiterated the exclusive control over immigration by the political branches of government. The … Continue reading
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Tagged federal appeals court, immigration matters, immigration studies, justice felix frankfurter, supreme court justice, unrestricted immigration
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