Introduction

Creating a Welcoming Metro Atlanta: A Regional Approach to Immigrant Integration

“…These consequences include the burden of providing proof of lawful presence which is imposed on U.S. citizens and foreign-born individuals who are legally present, 35 an increase in racial profiling and social discrimination against individuals who have physical features that indicate a possible Latino heritage, 36 lack of trust in law enforcement officials, who then lack informants when investigating crimes, 37 and unauthorized-immigrant parents not investing as much in the education of their children. 38 Moreover, unauthorized immigrants tend to resort to attempts at lowering their profile and reducing their visibility in U.S. communities rather than leave. 39 This may entail leaving their homes less frequently, making shorter trips, and travelling at night.…”