Immigration: Interpreting the Constitution (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9781477775127)

The U.S. Constitution gives Congress the powers to define who is a citizen and to regulate who can reside in the country. Congress's exercise of these powers throughout American history has been affected by the beliefs and attitudes as well as the politics and economics of the times. This book traces the evolution of immigration law from early America to today's post-9/11 era. Well-researched, balanced text shows legislation and court decisions at their best and worst, covering periods of exclusion and times of greater openness. Evocative photos and political cartoons illuminate the heated debates and human realities of earlier eras and today.

Author: Ann Byers
ISBN-10: 1477775129
ISBN-13: 9781477775127
Publisher: Rosen Young Adult
Language: English
Published: 07/30/2014
Pages: 112
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.10w x 0.50d

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 11/01/2014 pg. 50