Focus On Immigration Fifth Perspective

Moving Forward on Immigration 

America has often been described as a nation of immigrants and has one of the biggest populations of immigrants in the world. But has immigration policy made it harder for the US to live up to the spirit embodied in the Statue of Liberty? What is the history of immigration policy and what have been its effects on people and the communities they call home? Have laws restricting immigration hurt more than they have helped? Moving forward, what policies might help us regulate immigration and population movements while preserving their positive effect on American communities?