Immigration: Books

State and local immigration issues and policies for all 50 states are examined in this encyclopedia. Offers topical essays on all 50 U.S. states, covering the history of immigration, state and local policies, and the contributions of various ethnic groups *

Are sanctuary cities legal? Should the federal government infringe on states' rights? Why should illegal immigrants be protected? Do sanctuary cities threaten national security and community safety? Do they encourage illegal immigration? These are among the many complicated questions posed in this enlightening anthology, in which diverse viewpoints address the swirling issues of immigration, federal vs. states' rights, and America's moral responsibility as a democracy.

The focus of this volume is Immigration, the subject of the National Forensics League's (NFL) 2018-2019 Policy Debate. The volume examines current trends in immigration policy and collects a variety of thought pieces on the issue of immigration. Among the topics explored are: the future of DACA and Dreamers, the merits of the proposed border wall along the southern US, the travel ban and its legitimacy and the refugee crisis.

This book follows the debate, or path, to a decision on immigration as it evolved throughout history.

John Moore is unmatched in the field for his comprehensive photography of undocumented immigration and the militarization of the U.S.-Mexico border. Undocumented collects his most recent photographs on this controversial subject and includes detentions and increased deportations under the Trump Administration and the resulting widespread fear in the immigrant community.