State of Immigration

Abstract

The Changing Face of Immigration Each year, hundreds of thousands of immigrants enter the United States in search of economic opportunity. Similar to the period at the turn of the nineteenth century, for the past thirty years cities across the country have experienced a rise in their immigrant population, particularly from Latin American and Asian countries. This continuous influx has created a demographic shift that is likel y to change the future of American cities, government, and politics forever. Today, in cities like Los Angeles, the foreign-born population accounts for more than 40 percent of the population. Neither the market nor the city halls can afford to ignore this demographic reality. Twentieth Century: The Age of I mmigration