Illegal Immigration
"The unauthorized resident immigrant population is defined as all foreign-born non-citizens who are not legal residents. Most unauthorized residents either entered the United States without inspection or were admitted temporarily and stayed past the date they were required to leave. . ."
"Nearly half of the 12 million-plus illegal aliens in America arrived legally with temporary, non-immigrant visas. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) estimates that a 'substantial' percentage of America’s illegal population is made up of visa overstays — their estimates range from 27 to 57 percent. . ."
Illegal Aliens: What Back Taxes?
Rep. Schumer’s Maneuvers During 1986 Amnesty Shed Light on Sen. Schumer’s Promises Today
Revisiting the Jordan Commission Report
A Blueprint for Immigration Reform
America's Immigration System: Opportunities for Legal Immigration and Enforcement of Laws against Illegal Immigration
Prepared for the Senate Judiciary Committee
Steven Camarota Debates Amnesty Plan (FOX News - 2/1/13)
Steven Camarota, the Center's Director of Research, discusses the possible implementation of amnesty with Laura Ingraham on The O'Reilly Factor.
Mark Krikorian Discusses Amnesty Proposal with Diane Rehm
Originally Aired on January 29, 2013
Aired on January 29, 2013: A bipartisan group of U.S. senators announces an immigration reform plan. President Barack Obama is expected to lay out his own proposal on Tuesday.
Steven Camarota Discusses Potential Cost of Amnesty (FOX News - 1/29/13)
Steven Camarota, Director of Research at the Center, discusses potential cost of an amnesty to taxpayers on "Your World with Cavuto."