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Assignment Instructions

The issue of Immigration Reform has been simmering for many of the past presidential administrations. As we have seen during this past election cycle, the politics that drive this debate are both passionate and diverse. For this week’s assignment read the three attached articles and give your opinion whether your agree or disagree with Douglas Massey’s argument that “enforcement without legalization won’t work” Your second post should be a response to your group members opinion

Read:

1.Fine – Galbraith Final Paper
2.Massey: Backfire at the Border
3.Meissner: U.S. Temporary Worker Programs-Lessons Learned

Forum:
Give your opinion whether your agree or disagree with Douglas Massey’s argument that “enforcement without legalization won’t work” Your second post should be a response to your group members opinion.

Question 1: Explain why a border policy that relies solely on enforcement is bound to fail.
Question 2: What is the weakness in a blockade strategy?