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Deportations/Returns

Deportations/Returns

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Amid a rise in mixed migration to U.S. and European borders, dating back to 1990 in the U.S. case and more recently in Europe, governments have explored ways to increase removals/returns of people found to be resident without authorization. The research gathered here explores the growing U.S. focus over recent decades on deportations, which reached a peak of about 432,000 in a single year, as well as EU governments' policy focus on returns and reintegration.

Recent Activity

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Policy Briefs
June 2003
Does 'Smarter' Lead to Safer? An Assessment of the Border Accords with Canada and Mexico
By  Deborah W. Meyers
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Policy Briefs
April 2003
Immigration Policy and the Homeland Security Act Reorganization: An Early Agenda for Practical Improvements
By  David A. Martin

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Recent Activity

Policy Briefs
June 2003

Does 'Smarter' Lead to Safer? An Assessment of the Border Accords with Canada and Mexico

The events that unfolded in the U.S. on September 11 generated a renewed sense of urgency over border management. Bilateral Smart Border agreements were reached between the U.S. and Canada as well as the U.S. and Mexico in December 2001 and March 2002. This report tracks the implementation of these border accords and seeks to evaluate their effectiveness.

Policy Briefs
April 2003

Immigration Policy and the Homeland Security Act Reorganization: An Early Agenda for Practical Improvements

On November 25, 2002, Congress passed the Homeland Security Act, which effectively overhauled the former Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) and called for a massive reorganization of immigration functions under the newly formed Department of Homeland Security (DHS).This report outlines key changes incurred, highlights points of concern and offers policy recommendations aimed at remedying some of these concerns.

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