Government Information

http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc306522/m1/1/high_res_d/R43457_2014Mar28.pdf

Discusses legal issues related to state and local measures that limit law enforcement cooperation with federal authorities in identifying and removing illegal aliens.  Also discusses various measures adopted or considered by localities to limit their participation in immigration enforcement. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by University of North Texas Library

http://fas.org/sgp/crs/homesec/R43623.pdf

Provides answers to 14 frequently asked questions regarding unaccompanied children attempting to enter the U.S. at the southwestern border.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

http://fas.org/sgp/crs/homesec/R43628.pdf

Explores possible reasons for the surge of unaccompanied children trying to enter the U.S. from Central America including crime, poverty, poor economic conditions, family reunification efforts, and Mexican and American immigration policies.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

http://fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R43616.pdf

Examines current political, economic, social, and human rights conditions in El Salvador.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists.

http://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/2014-qhsr-final-508.pdf

The second such review which sets priorities for homeland security over the next four years and reviews the five mission areas: preventing terrorist attacks, securing the borders, enforcing immigration laws, securing cyberspace, and strengthening preparedness.  From the Homeland Security Department

http://www.unhcr.org/5399a14f9.html

More than 51 million individuals were displaced by conflicts from their homes at the end of 2013.  Also reports on refugees around the world and trends related to refugees.  From the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/homesec/R43599.pdf

Describes the surge of unaccompanied children arriving at the border, where they are coming from, and which agencies are responsible for dealing with them.  Also describes recent administrative and congressional actions.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

http://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/ois_lpr_fr_2013.pdf

Reports the number and characteristics of persons who became LPRs in the U.S. during 2013.  990,000 people gained LPR status in 2013 with Mexico, China and India the leading countries of birth.  From the Office of Immigration Statistics of the Department of Homeland Security