Immigration
Immigration is the movement of people into a country to visit, work, study, or live. In the United States, Congress writes immigration law, federal agencies run the visa, residence, and citizenship systems, and special courts decide many cases. The topic covers the legal ways to come and stay, how laws are enforced, the needs of immigrants, and the policy debates over who should be admitted and on what terms.
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Challenges Facing the Department of Homeland Security
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