The Rights of Aliens and Refugees, Second Edition: The Basic ACLU Guide to Alien and Refugee Rights (American Civil Liberties Union Handbook)

Virtually all the protections written into the Constitution are stated in universal terms applicable to all persons, aliens as well as citizens. The disparate treatment given to aliens has come largely from legislative acts of the state and federal governments during periods of hostility toward immigrants of differing racial and ethnic origin and against persons regarded as disloyal in times of war and ferment. Using a question-and-answer format, this book attempts to define the rights of aliens in the United States under existing laws. It will help aliens and those who assist them to know, to understand, to exercise those rights, and to extend their opportunities to function as full members of the American community. This edition of the American Civil Liberties Union Handbook is completely revised and up-dated. It is a comprehensive statement of rights with suggestions on how they can be protected. Written by four experts, the book attempts to communicate the complexities of American law in layman's terms, beginning with the basic definitional distinctions between 'aliens', 'citizens', and 'nationals'. Using an easy to read (and easy to understand) question-and-answer style, the authors cover practical matters relating to everything from the right to refugee protection to the right of aliens to own property. With the benefit of considerable references, the book also aims to be an introductory guide for practitioners. The book's brief introduction is of general interest to the alien and pratictioner, and provides a succinct historical account of, and argument for, the relevancy of the United States Constitution as a source of alien rights in the United States, especially and importantly as related to guarantees for both procedural and substantive due process Aliens, Citizens, And Nationals -- The Immigration Reform And Conrol Act Of 1986 -- The Right To Refugee Protection -- The Rights Of Aliens To Enter The United States, And In Exclusion Proceedings -- The Right Of Aliens To Remain In The United States -- The Rights Of Aliens In Deportatioon Proceedings -- Registraiton, Criminal Laws, And Extradition -- The Rights Of Alien Students -- The Right Of Aliens To Work -- The Right Of Aliens To Own Property -- Aliens And Taxes -- Aliens And Military Service -- The Right Of Aliens To Receive Government Benefits -- The Right Of Aliens To Become Citizens. David Carliner ... [et Al.]. Rev. Ed. Of: The Rights Of Aliens And Refugees / David Carliner. 1977. Includes Bibliographical References.