Economic Recession and Amnesty Don't Mix
The White House is starting its push for amnesty of the more than 12 million illegal aliens in the United States citing improvement in border security and in enforcement measures against employers hiring illegal immigrants. However, it is hard to argue against the fact that this country is still in the midst of a deep economic recession and that our current employment environment is most likely the main cause of the current immigration pattern. This article by the Brookings Institute in the Gov Monitor gives three big reasons why we are seeing lower immigration patterns.