Immigration
Immigration | Middle Eastern and Asian Immigrants Are Unfairly
In the wake of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Muslims, Middle Easterners, and South Asian immigrants— and those mistaken for these minorities—are facing discrimination and hate crimes, writes David Van Biema in the following viewpoint. Those perceived as Arab or Muslim have encountered physical attacks, ethnic profiling, and racial harassment. Ironically, however, most U.S. Muslims today were born in America and uphold the same values and loyalties that other citizens do. Moreover, the majority of Arab and South Asian immigrants identify as American and have no sympathy...
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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- Birthright Citizenship Should Be Repealed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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