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America was indebted to immigration for her settlement and prosperity. That part of America which had encouraged them most had advanced most rapidly in population, agriculture and the arts.

 

- President James Madison

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Useful Resources

The sites listed below are useful resources for immigration reform:

Learn: 

American Immigration Law Foundation - "dedicated to increasing public understanding of immigration law and policy and the value of immigration to American society, and to advancing fundamental fairness and due process under the law for immigrants."  Great in-depth analysis of U.S. immigration through the Immigration Policy Center.

White House Immigration Impact Study - June, 2007 report examining the impact of of immigration on the U.S. 

Compete America - Resources on impact of skilled immigrant workers.

Migration Policy Institute -  "an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank...dedicated to the study of the movement of people worldwide...aims to meet the rising demand for pragmatic and thoughtful responses to the challenges and opportunities (of migration)." 

National Immigration Forum - "The Forum advocates and builds support for public policies that welcome immigrants and refugees and are fair and supportive to newcomers in the United States."

MyImmigrationStory.com -  "The Human side of Immigration" website dedicated to telling the stories of real immigrants.

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Getting Involved:

Coalition for Comprehensive Immigration Reform - "Collaborative developed by national and local community, immigrant, labor and policy leaders" dedicated to passing comprehensive immigration reform.

Fair Immigration Reform Movement - Not the Federation for American Immigration Reform.  FIRM is a "dynamic grassroots movement advocating for comprehensive immigration reform and the civil rights of immigrants in America."

Expat's Voice - "A place for expatriates of all countries to come together, socialise and exchange help and advice."

 

Other Relevant Websites: 

Comprehensive Immigration Reform - Link to the White House site on immigration, covering topics on the economic, social and political aspects. (various speeches and news releases) 

The Presidential Candidates on Immigration  - Quotes from Biden Jr., Clinton, Dodd, Edwards, Gravel, Kucinich, Obama, Richardson, Brownback, McCain, Gilmore, Giuliani, Huckabee, Hunter, Paul, Romney, Tancredo, and Thompson.

Immigrants' List: News Articles - IL's own set of current event news related to immigration and reform.