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Assignment Instructions

The issue of Immigration Reform has been simmering for many of the past presidential administrations. As we have seen during this past election cycle, the politics that drive this debate are both passionate and diverse. For this week's assignment read the three attached articles and give your opinion whether your agree or disagree with Douglas Massey's argument that "enforcement without legalization won't work"  Your second post should be a response to your group members opinion Read: 1.Fine - Galbraith Final Paper 2.Massey: Backfire at the Border 3.Meissner: U.S. Temporary Worker Programs-Lessons Learned Forum: Give your opinion whether your agree or disagree with Douglas Massey's argument that "enforcement without legalization won't work"  Your second post should be a response to your group members opinion. Question 1: Explain why a border policy that relies solely on enforcement is bound to fail. Question 2: What is the weakness in a blockade strategy? FIRST POST (50 points)   Explain why a border policy that relies solely on enforcement is bound to fail [25 points]  

Explain why a border policy that relies solely on enforcement is bound to fail	20
Use and cite external sources	5

 

· What is the weakness in a blockade strategy [25 points]

Objective	Possible Points	Total Points
What is the weakness in a blockade strategy?	15
Explain why	5
Discuss the contributing factors	5

  SECOND POST (50 points)   

Objective	Possible Points	Total Points
Identifying your reaction (agreement, disagreement, etc.)	10
Focusing on a group member or members or the group as a whole	10
Providing a substantive response	10
Providing evidence or anecdotal evidence	10
Quality of the writing	10