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Trafficking in persons: U.S. policy and issues for congress

Trafficking in persons (TIP) for the purposes of exploitation is both an international and a domestic crime that involves violations of labor, public health, and human rights standards. This report…
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Sex Trafficking of Children in the United States: Overview and Issues for Congress

This report provides an overview of sex trafficking of children in the United States. It first conceptualizes the issue, discussing the victims and perpetrators involved. It then outlines the federal…

Unaccompanied Alien Children: An Overview

This report discusses the immigration problem regarding the number of unaccompanied alien children (UAC) arriving in the United States borders. The report discusses the scope of the problem, current…

Border Security and the Southwest Border: Background, Legislation, and Issues

As the number of illegal aliens that are present in the United States continues to grow, attention is directed at the border patrol and the enforcement of immigration laws within the interior of the…

Treatment of Noncitizens Under the Affordable Care Act

Information is provided regarding the treatment of noncitizens under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act including definitions of "lawfully present," the health insurance mandate, exchanges, and ACA changes to Medicaid.

Immigration-Related Detention: Current Legislative Issues

As Congress considers addressing some of the problems in the nation's immigration system, the detention of noncitizens in the United States may be an issue as Congress may choose to reevaluate…

Alien Removals and Returns: Overview and Trends

This report provides an overview of the statutory framework for alien removal and briefly describes the standard removal process. It also describes several streamlined forms of removal, and two…

Visa Waiver Program

This report discusses the visa waiver program (VWP), which allows for a bypass of the first step by which foreign visitors are screened for admissibility to enter the United States. Some policymakers…
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India-U.S. Economic Relations: In Brief

This report examines the economic status of India, and discusses the countries trade and investment ties to the United States. Although merchandise trade between India and the U.S. has grown rapidly…

Immigration Enforcement Within the United States

This report provides an analysis of immigration enforcement within the United States. The report opens with a definition of immigration enforcement, a discussion of the statutory authority to…
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