Annotated Bibliography

Bruno, A. (2008). Immigration: Policy Considerations Related to Guest Worker Programs. Hsdl.org | Homeland Security Digital Library at NPS. Retrieved from www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=483579.

In this article, the author discusses how the United States has two key programs that allow immigrant workers to be imported into the country for labor. The main point of the article concerns how there are a number of immigration reforms that have been established within the country. For instance, the author illustrates how there has been a current discussion relating to immigration and one question that often arises concerns whether the existing immigrant workers should register themselves. This article will be useful because it will provide information about the steps immigrant workers could take to register themselves, which will then be a solution to the immigration issue.

Bush, J., & Bolick, C. (2013). Immigration Wars: Forging an American Solution. Simon and Schuster.

In this book, the authors express how there have been debates regarding the immigration policy reform in the country. The authors suggest that the current immigration policy has divided the citizens of the country because of the failing national leadership. More importantly, the authors elaborate on the manner in which the immigration policy affects the lives of the citizens. As such, this book is crucial to the research because it identifies how immigration is essential to the future of the country and how the resolutions in the reform policy must follow the laws.

Garcia, M. J. (2013). Immigration Enforcement: Major Provisions in H.R. 2278, the Strengthen and Fortify Enforcement Act (SAFE Act). Hsdl.org | Homeland Security Digital Library at NPS. Retrieved from www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=745045.

According to this article, Garcia emphasizes how the immigration laws of the country should be reformed. Garcia indicates how the Senate passed an immigration bill that addressed border security, immigration enforcement, and mechanisms that will enable the undocumented individuals residing in the country to attain legal status. For the research, this article will provide useful information pertaining to some of the solutions to the issue of illegal immigration and describes how undocumented workers could register and acquire citizenship in the country.

Greenhill, K. M. (2010). Weapons of Mass Migration: Forced Displacement as an Instrument of Coercion. Homeland Security Digital Library. Retrieved from https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=792542

According to Greenhill, stern actions should be taken against the illegal immigrants who are refusing to register and document themselves. This article proposes some forms of punishment for individuals who refuse to comply with the immigration reform, which will then motivate others to comply with the rules and laws of the country. To be specific, Greenhill identifies that deportation alone is not effective and recommends strict actions like lifetime bans or imprisonment. This article is useful for the research because it provides information on how punishment could be a way to motivate illegal immigrants to register and document themselves.

Orrenius, P. M., & Zavodny, M. (2010). Beside the Golden Door: U.S. Immigration Reform in a New Era of Globalization. Washington, D.C: AEI Press.

In this book, the authors address some of the political issues that are related the immigration reform in the country. The authors discuss how the current immigration reform is designed to not only strengthen the competitiveness of the economy but also how there is a long-term growth that is estimated. This book is useful for the research because it connects the immigration policy in the country to the political issues that influence it.

Recker, K. E. (2014). Citizenship and Terrorism: The Significance of a Pathway to Citizenship on Homeland Security. Hsdl.org | Homeland Security Digital Library at NPS. Retrieved from www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=754052.

In this article, Recker establishes how the illegal immigrants dwelling into the country could be provided with citizenship and how this would reduce acts of terrorism. The author also argues that a comprehensive reform of immigration is required, which should focus on the registration and documentation of the undocumented workers. This article will be useful for the research because it provides an example of a solution to the issue. This solution concerns the current illegal immigrants leaving the country then coming back through proper channels of documentation and registration and they will also be required to comply with all the laws of the country.

Seghetti, L. M. (2014). Border Security: Immigration Inspections at Ports of Entry. Homeland Security Digital Library. Retrieved from https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=749080

In this journal, Seghetti identifies that there are many illegal immigrants living in the country. The author provides facts relating to the status of immigration in the U.S. and how many people are denied entry including the reasons why. Additionally, Seghetti mentions how those who defy the law at the ports are arrested and charged. This article is useful for the research because it provides factual data concerning the state of immigration and discusses the incentives taken by Congress to mitigate the problem of illegal immigrants increasing in the country.

Stephens, B. (2018). Opinion | Our Real Immigration Problem. New York Times. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/21/opinion/trump-immigration-reform.html

This article provides the current update concerning the situation of immigrants living in the country. Stephens discusses what the real problem of immigration is and how it affects the lives of normal Americans. In addition, the author mentions how immigration affects the economy of the country in terms of the labor force that is the most affected. This article is useful for the research because it provides the latest information regarding immigration in the country and some of the views of the people who are most affected by the increasing number of immigrants.

The United States, Executive Office of the President. (2013). Fixing Our Broken Immigration System: The Economic Benefits of Providing a Path to Earned Citizenship.” Hsdl.org | Homeland Security Digital Library at NPS. Retrieved from www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=742611.

This article provides information regarding the current state of illegal individuals who are residing within the country. The article establishes that there are many organizations and companies hiring undocumented immigrants, which is not good for the economy given how it undercuts business. For the research, this article is useful because it provides information concerning the effects of illegal immigrants living in the country, as well as, some of the actions that could be taken to reduce the increasing number of illegal immigrants. The article will also provide information as to how the companies and organizations could be monitored and prevented from hiring illegal immigrants as part of their workforce.

Willingham, P. A. (2012). Illegal Immigration in the United States: Implications for Rule of Law and National Security. Homeland Security Digital Library. Retrieved from https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=812462

In this journal, Willingham establishes how the government has failed to enforce strict immigration policies and laws. According to the author, the failure of the government to do so has led to social and economic implications that affect the normal Americans who sometimes take the law into their own hands. This journal is useful because it identifies the failure by the government and illustrates how the citizens have reacted to this failure when it comes to the immigration policies and laws.

References

Bruno, A. (2008). Immigration: Policy Considerations Related to Guest Worker Programs. Hsdl.org | Homeland Security Digital Library at NPS. Retrieved from www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=483579.

Bush, J., & Bolick, C. (2013). Immigration Wars: Forging an American Solution. Simon and Schuster.

Garcia, M. J. (2013). Immigration Enforcement: Major Provisions in H.R. 2278, the Strengthen and Fortify Enforcement Act (SAFE Act). Hsdl.org | Homeland Security Digital Library at NPS. Retrieved from www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=745045.

Greenhill, K. M. (2010). Weapons of Mass Migration: Forced Displacement as an Instrument of Coercion. Homeland Security Digital Library. Retrieved from https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=792542

Orrenius, P. M., & Zavodny, M. (2010). Beside the Golden Door: U.S. Immigration Reform in a New Era of Globalization. Washington, D.C: AEI Press.

Recker, K. E. (2014). Citizenship and Terrorism: The Significance of a Pathway to Citizenship on Homeland Security. Hsdl.org | Homeland Security Digital Library at NPS. Retrieved from www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=754052.

Seghetti, L. M. (2014). Border Security: Immigration Inspections at Ports of Entry. Homeland Security Digital Library. Retrieved from https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=749080

Stephens, B. (2018). Opinion | Our Real Immigration Problem. New York Times. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/21/opinion/trump-immigration-reform.html

The United States, Executive Office of the President. (2013). Fixing Our Broken Immigration System: The Economic Benefits of Providing a Path to Earned Citizenship.” Hsdl.org | Homeland Security Digital Library at NPS. Retrieved from www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=742611.

Willingham, P. A. (2012). Illegal Immigration in the United States: Implications for Rule of Law and National Security. Homeland Security Digital Library. Retrieved from https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=812462