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Immigration Debate by Alan Greenblatt, February 1, 2008


Can politicians find a way to curb illegal immigration?

The number of illegal immigrants in the country has topped 12 million, making immigration once again a central topic of debate.


Enacting tougher enforcement policies has become a dominant theme in the 2008 presidential campaign, particularly on the Republican side. Just in the past year, states and localities have passed hundreds of bills to crack down on employers and illegal immigrants seeking public benefits. But Congress has been unable to act, despite a bipartisan deal brokered last year by the Bush administration.

Should employers be penalized for hiring illegal immigrants?

Can guest worker programs be fixed?

Should illegal immigrants be allowed to attend public colleges and universities?

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