European University Institute Library

A conservative and compassionate approach to immigration reform, perspectives from a former US Attorney General, Alberto R. Gonzales and David N. Strange ; foreword by Gordon Morris Bakken

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-226) and index

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A conservative and compassionate approach to immigration reform

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Alberto R. Gonzales and David N. Strange ; foreword by Gordon Morris Bakken

American liberty & justice

perspectives from a former US Attorney General

"A thorough exploration of and compassionate solutions to current U.S. immigration policy Although the United States is a nation founded by immigrants, Alberto Gonzales and David Strange believe that national immigration policy and enforcement over the past thirty years has been inadequate. This failure by federal leaders has resulted in a widespread introduction of state immigration laws across the country. Gonzales and Strange assert that the solution to current immigration challenges is reform of federal immigration laws, including common sense border control, tougher workplace enforcement, minor (but significant) changes to the Immigration and Nationality Act, and a revised visa process that discourages overstaying the duration of a visa. Gonzales and Strange embrace many provisions of current pending legislation, but are sharply critical of others. Their proposals call for an expansion of the grounds of inadmissibility to foster greater respect of law and to address the problem of visa overstays, while also calling for a restriction on grounds of inadmissibility in other areas to address the large undocumented population and increasing humanitarian crisis. They explore nationality versus citizenship and introduce a pathway to nationality as an alternative to a pathway to citizenship. This immigration policy blueprint examines the political landscape in Washington and makes the argument that progress will require compromise and the discipline to act with compassion and respect. Most significantly, it illuminates how following this blueprint can enhance national security and improve the economy in the United States in ways that is consistent with the rule of law"--, Provided by publisher

Basics of U.S. immigration law -- Strategy for success -- The known and unknown challenges of unauthorized immigration -- Federalism and the case for state action -- Objectives and obstacles to federal policy -- Securing our borders -- Workplace enforcement -- Revising the visa process -- Amending the INA -- Dealing with the children of unauthorized immigrants beyond high school -- Mexico's impact -- Epilogue