Huddled Masses, Muddled Laws

The book explores the complexities surrounding immigration in the United States, particularly highlighting the significant influx of legal immigrants in 1997. It delves into the public's growing alarm and desire to reduce immigration, contrasting this with government actions that have often increased it instead. The discussion encompasses related contentious issues such as multiculturalism, bilingualism, and crime, revealing a historical context where the U.S. has previously imposed strict immigration limits, adding to the ongoing debate about policy and public sentiment.