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Legalization of Unauthorized Immigrants:

Legalization of Unauthorized Immigrants:. Robin Thorley Brenda Ayón Vanessa Reyes Maribel Martinez March 5 th , 2009 POLI SCI 126C. History:. - 1 st Law protecting citizens (14 th Amendment-1868) - Immigration Act of 1924 - Immigration & Nationality Act of 1965

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Legalization of Unauthorized Immigrants:

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  1. Legalization of Unauthorized Immigrants: Robin Thorley Brenda Ayón Vanessa Reyes Maribel Martinez March 5th, 2009 POLI SCI 126C

  2. History: • - 1st Law protecting citizens (14th Amendment-1868) • - Immigration Act of 1924 • - Immigration & Nationality Act of 1965 • - Immigration Reform Act (IRCA) of 1986 • - NAFTA: 1994, trilateral trade bloc between Canada/Mexico/USA

  3. The Unauthorized: Estimated 11.8 million unauthorized immigrants living & working in the U.S. as of 2007 • - Immigration & Nationality Act of 1965: reversal of immigration quotas. • Labor Needs-Influx of Asian & Hispanic immigrants. • Largely Mexican concentrated- (57% of unauthorized population) • Asylees/Refugees • Once Legal- Over stayed Visas Border entry- dangers • Immigrants have established lives in the U.S.A

  4. Failed Attempts To Enact Legislation: 109th Congress (2005-2006) • - H.R. 4437; Bill introduced in House of Reps: Sensenbrenner Bill -Conservative Attempt. Created felons/ Provided No amnesty… • - S. 2611: More Moderate Response. • DREAM Act 110th Congressional approach (2007-2008) • - S. 1348 No new legislation- Demonstrates the difficulty in forcing Congress to compromise.

  5. After Math: 2006 Protests/Walk-outs: Peaceful & Organized… • May Day (& the ‘Sleeping Giant’) -- Over 500,000 protestors in places with large immigrant communities; like LA, Chicago, & Arizona. Primarily Protesting Criminalization of H.R. 4437 Resulted in Congressional Gridlock- --Instead gov’t focused on building the fence. • Catholic Church • Students as key role (push for the DREAM Act) • Different calls for reform: maintaining family units, employers, students etc.

  6. What The Future May Hold? • Obama Administration-(at the moment Immigration has no issue salience.) --Many believe He will lead in a push for immigration reform. • Public is largely divided. • Legalization? • Worker Programs? • “Z Visas” ...Depends on the economy Different Immigrants’ assimilation: Traditional/Segmented/New Assimilation may call for different aspects of a Comprehensive Immigrant Reform.

  7. Thank You For Your Attention The Public Isn’t Necessarily Divided Along Party Lines; Illegal Immigration Is A Delicate Issue With Varying Perspectives Concerning Appropriate Immigration Reform. [Any Questions ?]

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