The US immigration polices have seen a dramatic change over the past 6 years. The presence of approximately 10 million illegal residents, diversity program that brings more than 50,000 new legal residents to the United States each year, worker visas and similar other immigration programs has stirred enormous hue and cry in various quarters within the US American community. It would be fair to say that most of these policies have seen a change due to concerns of homeland security. It is very common to hear ongoing intense debate over various channels including talk radio and TV shows to curb immigration to the USA.

To further tighten controls on the entry of illegal and suspicious individuals through the US borders, the department of homeland security has also established a presence in various Middle Eastern countries to tightly scrutinize applications of applicants. Some of the countries where department of homeland security has established presence include Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi-Arabia and United Emirates.

It is important however that legal immigrants and naturalized citizens are aware of their rights while living in the US, as the US constitution protects such legal residents from discrimination based on race and national origin. Immigrants should always remember that besides the protection afforded by the constitution, such residents also pay their share of taxes while living in the USA and are subject to all US laws.

One organization that investigates and works for immigrants’ rights in USA is the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). ACLU is one of America’s leading advocates for the rights of immigrants, refugees and non-citizens. The organization has a history of challenging unconstitutional laws and practices, and is known to counter the myths upon which many of these laws are based. ACLU has fought for the rights of Muslim immigrants as well over the past years where many of them have been imprisoned without charges.