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6th Annual Immigration Law & Policy Conference
This conference offered law and policy analysis and discussion on cutting-edge immigration issues. Speakers included Senate Immigration Subcommittee Chairman Charles Schumer and Assistant Secretary for Immigration and Customs Enforcement John Morton.
Supreme Court Rules against Charging Unauthorized Immigrants with "Aggravated Identity Theft"
A U.S. law aiming to target hackers and thieves became a major immigration enforcement tool before the Supreme Court unanimously curbed its use against unauthorized workers.
Harnessing the Advantages of Immigration for a 21st-Century Economy: A Standing Commission on Labor Markets, Economic Competitiveness, and Migration
A permanent expert commission using evidence to flexibly guide U.S. employment-based immigration levels would strengthen the country’s economic competitiveness.
Push for Comprehensive Immigration Reform Grows, But Several Obstacles Remain
With broad U.S. immigration reform stalled by the recession, the bipartisan DREAM Act emerged as the most viable path for many of the nation's 12 million unauthorized immigrants.
DHS and Immigration: Taking Stock and Correcting Course
The Department of Homeland Security's immigration system remains fragmented six years into its existence, spurring the need for clearer roles and stronger oversight.
Top 10 Migration Issues of 2008 - Ones to Watch in 2009
It remained unclear how the global financial crisis and the election of Barack Obama as U.S. president will affect migration trends and policy.
Hispanic Vote Goes for Obama But May Not Lead to Quick Action on Immigration Reform
In 2008, 67 percent of Hispanic voters backed U.S. President-elect Barack Obama, yet Congress was seen as unlikely to act on immigration reform.
Party Platforms Discuss Immigration, But Candidates Scarcely Mention It
In 2008, U.S. Republican and Democratic platforms staked out opposing visions on immigration, yet both presidential candidates barely mentioned it at their conventions.
Congress Addresses Immigration But Appears Unlikely to Pass Piecemeal Bills
Piecemeal immigration bills are advancing in Congress in 2008, but passage looks unlikely amid partisan gridlock.
Alternative Immigration Reforms Follow Failed Legislation
After comprehensive reform failed in June 2007, U.S. immigration policy shifted to narrower enforcement and legislative steps.
