Pictures of the Statute of Liberty from the National Parks Service web site.
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Cousins DividedFor several decades, our immigration policy has favored family reunification. On the surface, this may appear as a purely humanitarian goal, but it is more than that. Immigrant families have contributed to the growth of the United States economy by creating new ventures. These start-ups are often small businesses that employ other newly arrived family members.

It is common for the next generation of immigrant families to become fully integrated, contributing member in our society. Our immigration policy needs to identify family unification as an important contributor to the success inclusion of immigrants into our society.

Links to Learn More:

CNN Student News on Immigration Terms
Great site to learn about the terms used in immigrations reform.
Center for Immigration Study
Site with information on immigration issues with a no growth immigration viewpoint
US Immigration and Naturalization Service
Learn the procedures to become a citizen.
American Immigration Law Foundation

Immigrations with a view favorable to immigrant's rights.
Vote-Smart
A good resource list of sites related to immigration issues.
Immigration Forum
Lots of links here to articles from various sources arguing all different sides of the issue.

Images of the Statue of Libery from National Park Service web site on May 30, 2007.