Managing Illegal Immigration to the United States
The authors examine the lack of understanding of the effectiveness of enforcement efforts in preventing illegal immigration to the United States.
Speakers: Edward Alden, Bernard L. Schwartz Senior Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations
Thomas F. McLarty III, President, McLarty Associates
Presider: Hector Tobar, Columnist, Los Angeles Times
September 12, 2008
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The authors examine the lack of understanding of the effectiveness of enforcement efforts in preventing illegal immigration to the United States.
In his testimony before the U.S. House of Representatives, Edward Alden argues that the United States needs a broader package of legislation...
Edward Alden says that as the United States has for the past two decades pursued securing the nation's borders against illegal immigration,...
Edward Alden says recent progress in the use of biometrics in border control is impressive, but the Department of Homeland Security and the...