The Impact of Immigration Legislation
Angela Kelley discusses the ramifications of states considering their own immigration legislation.
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Why are states considering their own immigration legislation? What economic impact would these bills have if they achieved their goals? What would be a better policy for dealing with immigration?
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See also:
- Securing Our Border, Helping Our Security by Angela Maria Kelley
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Angela Maria Kelley
Executive Director, Center for American Progress Action Fund; Senior Vice President, Center for American Progress