Illegal Immigration
Illegal Immigration | For Further Discussion
Chapter 1
1. What examples of the harms of illegal immigration does Ted Hayes provide? What specific refutations of these harms does Richard Rayner make, if any? Explain.
2. Unlike Ted Hayes, Richard Rayner provides personal details on the lives and circumstances of individuals who happen to be illegal immigrants. What do you think is the purpose of such personalization? Do you believe it was effective in supporting his arguments? Explain your answers.
3. Does the fact that Richard Rayner is himself an immigrant instead of a native-born American lend more or...
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- Introduction
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Chapter 1: Do Illegal Immigrants Harm America?
- Chapter 1 Preface
- Illegal Immigration Threatens America
- Illegal Immigration Does Not Threaten America
- Illegal Immigrants Harm America’s Economy and Workers
- Illegal Immigrants Do Not Harm America’s Economy or Workers
- Illegal Immigration Harms Border Communities
- Enforcement of Immigration Laws Harms Border Communities
- Illegal Immigration Creates Prejudice Against Legal Immigrants
- The Problems of Legal and Illegal Immigration Are Inseparable
- Chapter 1 Periodical Bibliography
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Chapter 2: Are Illegal Immigrants Being Victimized?
- Chapter 2 Preface
- Targeting Illegal Immigrants for Deportation Is Unfair and Inhumane
- The United States Should Deport More Illegal Immigrants
- The United States Is to Blame for Illegal Immigrant Fatalities
- Mexico Is to Blame for Illegal Immigrant Fatalities
- Illegal Immigrants Are Victimized by Unscrupulous Employers
- Illegal Immigrants Are Victimized by Misguided Government Policies
- Chapter 2 Periodical Bibliography
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Chapter 3: How Should America Respond to Immigration?
- Chapter 3 Preface
- America Must Take Stronger Measures to Halt Illegal Immigration
- America Must Cooperate with Other Nations in Regulating Immigration
- Resident Illegal Immigrants Should Be Given Amnesty
- Illegal Immigrants Should Not Be Given Amnesty
- America Should Not Grant Birthright Citizenship to Children of Illegal Immigrants
- America Should Grant Birthright Citizenship to Children of Illegal Immigrants
- America Should Admit Guest Farmworkers
- America Should Not Admit Guest Farmworkers
- Chapter 3 Periodical Bibliography
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Chapter 4: Should U.S. Immigration and Refugee Policies Be Changed?
- Chapter 4 Preface
- A Border Entry and Exit Control System Should Be Implemented
- A Border Entry and Exit Control System Should Not Be Implemented
- The United States Should Consider Opening Its Borders to Mexican Workers
- Immigration from Mexico Should Be Limited
- U.S. Refugee Policies Encourage Illegal Immigration
- U.S. Refugee Policies Do Not Encourage Illegal Immigration
- Chapter 4 Periodical Bibliography
- For Further Discussion
- Organizations to Contact
- Bibliography
- Copyright
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