Prior to 1924, between 10 and 15 percent of Americans were foreign born. Then, Congress passed the Immigration Act, which included strict quotas, and immigration plummeted. In 1965, Congress ended the strict quota system, and immigration rates … [Read more...]
Collateral Consequences of Criminal Convictions
Direct consequences of criminal convictions include lengthy incarceration, high fines, and extended court supervision. Eventually, however, the cell doors open, fines are paid off, and court supervision ends. The collateral consequences of a criminal … [Read more...]