Immigration in the United States

Please answer all questions separately. Please cite all scholarly references used.

1.    We consider the United States a nation of immigrants. Compare and contrast how that has strengthened or weakened us as a nation. In your opinion, how has it impacted our homeland security?

2.    One of the challenges facing the nation has to do with inconsistent enforcement of immigration policy. In your opinion, how has the implementation of sanctuary cities impacted immigration enforcement and security?

3.    Discuss how racial and ethnic profiling could be introduced into the U.S. immigration process. In your opinion, what is a practice you could recommend to mitigate the dangers of profiling in the immigration and naturalization process?