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What Are the Consequences of an Amnesty for Undocumented Immigrants?

Authors :
Orrenius, Pia M.
Zavodny, Madeline
Source :
Working Paper Series (Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta). May2004, Vol. 2004 Issue 10, p0-25. 27p.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

The United States has not created a major amnesty program that would allow undocumented immigrants to legalize their status since 1986. As the number of undocumented immigrants has surged in recent decades, momentum for a new amnesty program has gained ground. This paper discusses the current position of undocumented immigrants in the U.S. economy and the likely economic consequences of an amnesty program. The results of the 1986 amnesty indicate several lessons for designing an amnesty plan that would improve the lives of the currently undocumented, minimize adverse effects on other groups, and stem the continuing tide of undocumented immigrants. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
Volume :
2004
Issue :
10
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Working Paper Series (Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta)
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
13274527