Story about Mexican Migration Misleads
More Mexicans are now leaving the country than are coming into the country. While tougher enforcement has been a significant factor in the reversal,...
Eisenhower’s Action Was Successful
In Tuesday night’s GOP debate, Donald Trump turned to history to provide a model for his plan to deport 11 million undocumented immigrants. ....
Star Smears Kobach and Social Contract
“Kris Kobach should have turned down appearance at event sponsored by anti-immigration publication. Kobach has long been known for affiliations with extremist groups.
“ is...
Immigrant Entrepreneurs Don’t Outperform Natives
You’ve surely heard this familiar refrain in the immigration reform debate: Newcomers to the country take jobs away from hardworking U.S. citizens. The reality,...
Alien Is an Appropriate Word
Lawmakers probably meant no harm when they codified the term “alien” into the landmark 1952 bill that remains the basis of America’s immigration system....
‘Anchor Babies’ Is An Appropriate term
As someone who was born in the United States to immigrant parents, I find the phrase “anchor babies” . . . Republican candidates...
Case’s Claims Are More Troubling Than Trump’s
And that’s why I’m troubled by Trump’s statements on immigration. Study after study has shown that immigrants are net job creators, net taxpayers, net...
They Are Patriots, Not Nazis
As befits the city of Sigmund Freud, Vienna has two faces—one sweet and one sinister. Behind the schnitzel and strudel and the opera, lurks...
Matthews Gets It Wrong on Amnesty
I just wish John Boehner . . . before he leaves, the immigration bill passed in a bipartisan fashion by the Senate....
Prop. 187 Didn’t Sink CA Republicans
California is often considered the nation’s trendsetter. But Republicans running for president better hope it’s not true. Their talk about immigration echoes what Californians...