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The United States admits between 700,000 and 900,000 legal immigrants per year, plus millions of long- and short-term visitors, including tourists, business travelers, and students. It is much easier to become a citizen in our country than in virtually any other, and many people dream of becoming Americans and making better lives for themselves. But since September 11, 2001, rules regarding immigration have been tightened as part of ongoing anti-terrorism efforts. ""Immigrants' Rights After 9/11"" explores these changes and the controversies that surround them: Should immigrants be granted full rights under the constitution? Should immigration proceedings be public, or need they be closed to protect national security? Key questions are addressed from both sides of the issues, with extensive citation of laws, statues and court decisions.

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• Foreword(p. 6)
• Introduction: Civil Liberties for Immigrants(p. 10)
• Point: The Right to an Attorney Is Being Ignored for Immigrants(p. 21)
• Counterpoint: Immigrants Should Not Have Full Rights to Legal Counsel(p. 35)
• Point: Indefinite Detention of Immigrants Violates the Constitution(p. 42)
• Counterpoint: Indefinite Detention of Immigrants Does Not Raise a Constitutional Concern(p. 59)
• Point: There Is a Right of Access to Deportation Hearings in the Wake of 9/11(p. 69)
• Counterpoint: National Security Requires That Immigration Proceedings Be Closed(p. 78)
• Conclusion: The Future of Immigrants' Rights(p. 87)
• Notes(p. 91)
• Resources(p. 96)
• Elements of the Argument(p. 99)
• Appendix Beginning Legal Research(p. 101)
• Index(p. 105)

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The United States admits between 700,000 and 900,000 legal immigrants per year, plus millions of long- and short-term visitors, including tourists, business travelers, and students. It is much easier to become a citizen in our country than in virtually any other, and many people dream of becoming Americans and making better lives for themselves. But since September 11, 2001, rules regarding immigration have been tightened as part of ongoing anti-terrorism efforts. Immigrants' Rights After 9/11 explores these changes and the controversies that surround them: Should immigrants be granted full rights under the Constitution? Should immigration proceedings be public, or need they be closed to protect national security? Key questions are addressed from both sides of the issues, with extensive citation of laws, statutes, court decisions, and political commentary. Excerpted from Immigrants' Rights After 9/11 by Wendy Biddle All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.

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Gr 8 Up-An overview makes the point that the rules governing immigration issues such as indefinite detention and the right to an attorney have been tightened since 9/11. The debate centers around the question of whether these changes are necessary for the safety of U.S. citizens, or whether they infringe on the civil liberties that are afforded to all American residents, legal or not. Case studies, recently enacted laws such as the Patriot Act, and statistics illustrate each viewpoint. A listing of relevant cases and statutes helps to create a total picture of the subject. This solid work thoroughly presents both sides of the argument.-Margaret Auguste, Franklin Middle School, Somerset, NJ (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Wendy E. Biddle, J.D. is currently pursuing a master's degree in library and information science at the University of Pittsburgh
Alan Marzilli, M.A., J.D., is a program associate with Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. He works primarily on developing training and educational materials for agencies of the federal government