Concerned that the undocumented alien questions should not be pushed aside, MALDEF focused its efforts on presenting Mexican American immigration concerns both in individual meetings with Carter's "domestic issues man" and with other administration officials. MALDEF also facilitated Administration meetings on immigration with other…

Lawmakers have made the closing of racial and ethnic academic achievement gaps an acknowledged priority of the federal No Child Left Behind Act. So far the research has largely explored common factors explaining why Black and Latino students generally lag behind Whites and Asian Americans. Lorretta Chavez, a public school teacher and a doctoral…

With the increasing number of undocumented workers entering the United States and the costs associated with educating their children, bilingual education may soon become the target of opponents of illegal immigration. Furthermore, recent leftist shifts in Latin American governments have provided an impetus for an educated biliterate population…

Interviewed immigrants regarding how they view life in the United States. Respondents say that while the United States is not perfect, it is far better than what they left. Very few have any regrets or want to leave. More than half consider themselves Americans. While more than half maintain strong ties with the homeland, this connection weakens…

The alien's right to representation often makes the crucial difference between his being able to remain and being deported. Regulations have been issued as to classes of persons who are authorized to represent the alien. These include attorneys, law students and law graduates, reputable individuals, accredited representatives of recognized…

Discusses the effects of the employer sanctions provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 on employers and undocumented immigrants. The following steps toward a just policy are considered: (1) repeal of employer sanctions; (2) fair treatment of Central Americans; and (3) recognition of the effect of U.S. foreign policy on…

This booklet is designed to provide basic program information to volunteer teachers of English as a Second Language. The location and schedule of classes, and the range of classes offered at the International Institute of St. Louis are included in the booklet. Also included are a description of teacher aides and volunteer teachers; a chart of the…

Aliens involved in criminal offenses may first be denied admission to this country, and for those already here, they may be deported on conviction for prescribed criminal violations. The article presents some of the provisions for aliens involved in criminal offenses. (Author/NQ)

Addresses the recent anti-immigrant sentiment in the United States and examines the forces causing it. The article examines legal language and opinion in court cases showing shifting anti-immigrant sentiment, including the language used in California's Proposition 187, and argues that this legal language in which court decisions and legislation…

Policy makers have not reached a reasonable consensus on whether undocumented immigrants should receive financial aid nor developed a consistent set of conditions for eligibility. This article builds on an earlier case study and explores some of the critical issues that prevent actors from creating policy that reflects our underlying attitudes of…

The status of civil rights in housing, education, and employment is reviewed in this report. Among the conclusions are: (l) although 1979 court decisions helped to remedy discriminatory housing policies and practices, housing discrimination remains widespread throughout the United States, and decent housing for older persons, minorities, and…

This statement discusses the activities of the Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices, within the Department of Justice. The Counsel was created as part of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, which prohibits certain forms of discriminatory employment conduct. The Counsel receives charges of discrimination…

Aliens have considerable rights and benefits in the United States. They are entitled to the protections of the Constitution. However, the nature of the Constitutional protections may vary with the alien's status, as a permanent resident or as a temporary or irregular resident. (NQ)

Examines how Vietnamese refugees use the American legal system to address grievances arising during resettlement and how resettlement affects the pace of their legal adaptation. Data from state and federal civil cases involving Vietnamese litigants indicate that several aspects of Vietnamese litigation match their resettlement process, such as…