Graduation Year
2019
Date of Submission
4-2019
Document Type
Campus Only Senior Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
Government
Reader 1
Roderic Camp
Abstract
This paper looks at the development of U.S. immigration policy since 1965. In attempts to lower the number of immigrants from the southern border, Congress and the Executive branch have passed immigration measures that bolster illegal immigration. Furthermore, these policies have created an agricultural sector that is reliant on illegal migrant workers. However, recent changes in immigrant characteristics and attitudes are negatively impacting farmers. Going forward, temporary migrant worker programs must be expanded and improved upon to ensure the health of the agricultural industry.
Recommended Citation
Johnson, Aidan, "The Evolution of U.S. Immigration Policy: The Effect on Migrant Workers and its Impact on the Agricultural Sector" (2019). CMC Senior Theses. 2138.
https://scholarship.claremont.edu/cmc_theses/2138
This thesis is restricted to the Claremont Colleges current faculty, students, and staff.
