The new law in Arizona authorizing police to arrest individuals who cannot show documents proving that they are in the country legally has set off a fresh bout of acrimony. But as in the past, much of the debate is founded on mythology.

5 Myths about immigration

 

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Maquiladoras

Maquiladoras are the low-wage US and other foreign owned factories inside Mexico often accused of violating labor laws and other human rights.
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Ethics Of Maquiladoras: A Case Analysis
The facts and concepts of profit vs humanity in the ethical conflict of maquiladoras.
Globalization and the Maquiladoras
Increased competition across borders means business needs to keep costs and prices down. One tried-and-true way to do that is to move factories out of developed nations and into poorer ones, where worker safety regulations are rare and wages are ofte
Handbook of Texas Online - Maquiladoras
A look at the history of the maquila model in the US economy.
Nightmare in a City of Dreams
A photojournalist account of life during the epidemic of murders in Ciudad Juarez.
Overview of the Maquiladora Program
The US Department of Labor introduces the technical and beneficial aspects of the maquila industry in Mexico.
The Struggle of Women in Maquiladoras
A look at the sexual harassment and various abuses faced by women in the maquiladoras.
Sweat Free Campaigns
Resources for stay aware of and take action against sweatshop environments.