Does Illegal Immigration Harm Society? »

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Foreword 4

Introduction A Nation of Immigrants-and Laws 6

Chapter 1 What Are the Origins of the Illegal Immigration Controversy? 11

Chapter 2 Does Illegal Immigration Harm the American Economy? 28

Chapter 3 Does Illegal Immigration Harm American Culture? 41

Chapter 4 Does Illegal Immigration Lead to Increased Crime and Terrorism? 55

Chapter 5 How Should the Government Respond to Illegal Immigration? 69

Related Organizations 85

For Further Research 91

Source Notes 94

Index 100

About the Author 104