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Immigration 101: Racism in the History of Immigration Policy
Immigration laws and policies have helped to shape and define what America looks like. Over the years, different policies— from quotas to family reunification— have included or excluded certain groups groups of people. Watch host, Elizabeth Espinosa, explain a few of the defining moments of immigration history in the United States.
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Nearly 17 percent of workers in the US are immigrants. Take them away, and the economy would tank.
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