Immigration
Immigration | Immigration Should Not Be Restricted
Immigration controls interfere with individual freedom, argues Jacob G. Hornberger in the following viewpoint. The government has no moral authority to restrict one’s right to cross borders to pursue work, leisure, business opportunities, or refuge. In fact, Hornberger asserts, government immigration controls often lead to immoral consequences, such as the rejection of political refugees and the abuse of undocumented workers. If Americans are to be true to their country’s founding principles, they should uphold personal liberty and allow individual needs and market opportunities to...
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- Introduction
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Historical Debate: Should Immigration Be Restricted?
- Chapter 1 Preface
- America Should Welcome Immigration (1845)
- America Should Discourage Immigration (1849)
- Restrictions on Immigration Are Necessary (1913)
- Restrictions on Immigration Are Not Necessary (1912)
- National Origins Quotas Should Be Abolished (1963)
- National Origins Quotas Should Be Retained (1964)
- Is Immigration a Serious Problem?
- How Should the United States Address Illegal Immigration?
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How Should U.S. Immigration Policy Be Reformed?
- Chapter 4 Preface
- Immigration Should Be Restricted
- Immigration Should Not Be Restricted
- The United States Must Restrict Immigration to Prevent Terrorism
- Restricting Immigration Would Not Prevent Terrorism
- The U.S. Government Should Discourage Dual Citizenship
- Dual Citizenship Is Not a Threat to the United States
- Birthright Citizenship Should Be Repealed
- Naturalization and Birthright Citizenship Should Be Encouraged
- Dual Citizenship Is Not a Threat to the United States
- For Further Discussion
- Organizations to Contact
- Bibliography
- Copyright
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