U.S. Immigration Reform

The 9/11 Commission Staff Report on Terrorist Travel

Immigration Reform Tied to Homeland Security Bill

Disagreements over intelligence and immigration provisions stalled a post-9/11 Homeland Security Bill before the November 2004 elections.

9/11 Commission Urges Immigration and Border Reform

The 9/11 Commission's July 2004 report called for integrated border screening, biometric passports for all travelers, and a National Counterterrorism Center.

Democrats Introduce Immigration Reform Bill

The May 2004 Democratic SOLVE Act proposed permanent legal status for unauthorized immigrants, directly challenging U.S. President George W. Bush's temporary worker framework.

How Would Millions of Guest Workers Impact Working Americans and Americans Seeking Employment?

Evaluating a Temporary Guest Worker Proposal

America After 9/11: Freedom Perceived or Freedom Lost?

Revamped Homeland Security Department to Incorporate INS Duties

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) absorbed the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) on March 1, 2003, dividing its responsibilities across three new bureaus.

A Grand Bargain: Balancing the National Security, Economic, and Immigration Interests of the U.S. and Mexico

This influential paper outlines a “grand bargain” that the United States and Mexico could agree to create a legalization program, new border security, and temporary worker program.