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The United States, with its large and changing immigrant population, has an enormous stake in international migration.
Equally important is the impact that US immigration policies have on the rest of the world. With the interests of so
many people hanging in the balance, it is crucial that the US immigration policy debate be guided by reliable data
and analysis. The US in Focus page aims to provide easy access to this information.
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Immigration Enforcement in the United States
October 8 - In 2006, Department of Homeland Security immigration officials made over 1.2 million
apprehensions of immigrants at points of entry along the US border and within the United States. MPI's Aaron Terrazas examines the most
recent data on immigration enforcement.
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Twenty-First Century Gateways: Immigrants in Suburban America
April 30 —
Traditional gateways like New York and Los Angeles still attract immigrants. But
metro areas including Atlanta, Sacramento, Las Vegas, Minneapolis-St. Paul, and Austin, Texas, have become new destinations
for immigrants as Audrey Singer, Susan W. Hardwick, and Caroline B. Brettell explain.
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Country Profile
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United
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Immigration, perhaps more than any other social, political, or economic process, has shaped the United States over the past century.
As the 21st century unfolds, security concerns and immigration reform will continue to shape who enters the community and how. |
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Data Resources for
the United States
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US
Historical Trends
Important building blocks to help you better
understand US immigration trends and patterns. |
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