This story was sent to you by: eugene mcelroy
-------------------- The racial price of merit-based immigration --------------------
Immigration reform aims to attract skilled workers. But what about our minorities?
By Richard Alba RICHARD ALBA, a demographer and sociologist, is coauthor with Victor Nee of "Remaking the American Mainstream." He is a professor at the State University of New York, Albany.
June 19 2007
THE REVIVED immigration bill will again be up for debate in the Senate this week. Amendments will be heard, compromises made. One element that needs that extra look is the way the bill would profoundly shift the priorities of U.S. immigration.
The complete article can be viewed at: http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/commentary/la-oe-alba19jun19,1,1777859.s...
Visit latimes.com at http://www.latimes.com
Rutgers is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to direct suggestions, comments, or complaints concerning any accessibility issues with Rutgers websites to accessibility@rutgers.edu or complete the Report Accessibility Barrier / Provide Feedback form.
Copyright ©2021, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. All rights reserved. Contact Webmaster