| The Ties That Bind
Friel Brian
National Journal, July 15, 2006, v38, #28, pp 24-29
This article discusses the debate over the immigration policy in the U.S. Traditionally, family reunification has been a top priority in U.S. immigration policy but now many immigrants take advantage of family ties to acquire U.S. citizenship. In 2005, 58 percent of all legal immigrants benefited from this policy. “But with deportations now splitting so many mixed-status families, should officials start sending the tough-love message that transnational families who wish to reunify do so in some other country?” This article depicts the hardship of families that are separated and explores the question whether or not compassion should come into play. Brian Friel is a “National Journal” staff correspondent.
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