1-U.S. Census, American Community Survey, "Factsheet: Charlotte, North Carolina." 2005
 2-Charlotte Chamber of Commerce. "Charlotte in Detail."  May 2006. www.charlottechamber.com
 3-Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, "International Review: A 2006 Publication for Charlotte's Global Economy." p. 27.  www.charlottechamber.com
4-Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, Airport Fast Facts, November 2006.  www.charmeck.org/Departments/Airport
5-Mayor's International Cabinet.  "International Facts about Charlotte." www.charlottemic.org
6-Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, "International Review: A 2006 Publication for Charlotte's Global Economy." p. 4   www.charlottechamber.com
7-Charlotte Chamber of Commerce.  "International City:  Charlotte, NC." www.charlottechamber.com
8-U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Immigration Statistics, "Populations Estimates:  Estimates of the Unauthorized Immigrant Population Residing in the United States."  January 2005 www.dhs.gov
9-Mecklenburg County, NC Sheriff Jim Pendergraph.  Presentation to the Mayor's Immigration Study Commission.  December 14, 2005.
10-The Statute of Liberty - Ellis Island Foundation, Inc. website.  "Ellis Island History - A brief look." www.ellisisland.org   Original source:  National Park Service. 
11-U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Immigration Statistics, "Annual Flow Report: U.S. Legal Permanent Residents 2004."  June 2005.
12-Ibid
13-U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Immigration Statistics, "Populations Estimates:  Estimates of the Unauthorized Immigrant Population Residing in the United States."  January 2005 www.dhs.gov
14-Ibid
15-Ibid
16-U.S Department of Homeland Security, Office of Immigration Statistics, "Annual Report:  Immigration Enforcement Actions: 2005."  November 2006.  www.dhs.gov/immigrationstatistics 
17- U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Immigration Statistics, "Annual Flow Report: U.S. Legal Permanent Residents 2005."  April 2006.  www.dhs.gov/immigrationstatistics 
18-U.S. Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services, "Profiles of Legal Permanent Residents," Fiscal Year 2005.  www.uscis.gov
19-Neal Peirce, "Cities Scramble for Immigrants," Nation's Cities Weekly, May 17, 2004, P. 2. 
20-Ibid
21-MacDonald, Heather, "Illegal Alien Crime Wave; Why can't our immigration authorities deport the hordes of illegal felons in our cities?"  City Journal.  Winter 2004.  www.city-journal.org
22-Barry, Ellen.  "Two Communities are sued over immigration laws; Federal lawsuit aims to stop spread of local ordinances."  Los Angeles Times.  August16, 2006.
23-U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.  Factsheet: Accomplishments. September 11, 2006. 
24-U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.  Factsheet: Section 287(g) Immigration Enforcement. September 9, 2005 (Revised). 
25-U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.  Factsheet: Section 287(g) Immigration and Nationality Act. August 16, 2006.  
26-U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.  News Release:  DHS, ICE and Mecklenburg County Sheriff Agree to Speed Criminal Alien Removals.  February 6, 2006 
27-Mecklenburg County, NC Sheriff Jim Pendergraph.  Presentation to the Mayor's Immigration Study Commission.  December 14, 2005.
28-U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.  Partners:  Detention Management Program. 
29-U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.  Public Information:  Immigration Detention Facilities. 
30-U.S Representative Sue Myrick.  News Release:  Myrick Fights for a NC Immigration Court.  March 30, 2006.
31-Migration Policy Institute.  North Carolina Fact Sheet:  Fact Sheet on Foreign Born. 
32-U.S Representative Sue Myrick.  News Release:  Myrick Fights for a NC Immigration Court.  March 30, 2006.
33-Wayne Cooper, Honorary Consul to Mexico.  Presentation to the Mayor's Immigration Study Commission.  December 14, 2006.
34-U.S Representative Sue Myrick.  News Release:  Myrick's Scott Gardner Act Amendment Passes U.S. House by Voice Vote.  December 26, 2005. 
35-Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.  Chief Darrel Stephens presentation to Mayor's Immigration Study Commission.  December 14, 2005.  www.cmpd.org
36-Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department.  Annual Report.  Combating Gangs.  P. 20. 2005.  www.cmpd.org
37-U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Investigations. Majority Staff Report.   A Line in the Sand:  Confronting the Threat at the Southwest Border. October 19, 2006.   
38-Ibid
39-Ibid
40-Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office.  Jail Central Commander.
41-Employment Security Commission of North Carolina.  "Civilian Labor Force Estimates for Charlotte."  2006. 
42-U.S Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Employment Situation Summary," October 2006.  www.dol.gov
43-U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Immigration Statistics, "Annual Flow Report, July 2006," Temporary Admissions of Nonimmigrants to the United States, 2005.   www.dhs.gov
44-Statement of Daryl R. Buffenstein on behalf of the Global Personnel Alliance Hearing before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security on "The L1 Visa and American Interests in the 21st Century Global Economy" July 29, 2003, as obtained from AILA InfoNet Doc. No. 03073048 (posted Jul. 30, 2003).
45-U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, News Release: "USCIS Reaches H-1B Cap," June 1, 2006.
46-Ibid
47-U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, "Current Cap Counts for Non-Immigrant Worker Visas for Fiscal Year 2007."  www.uscis.gov
48-City of Charlotte City Manager Memo to Mayor, "Immigration Status on City Contracts," June 28, 2006
49-U.S Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, News Release: ICE & U.S. Army arrest 58 illegal aliens attempting to access critical Army installation."  July 18, 2006.  www.ice.gov/pi/news/newsreleases
50-U.S Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, News Release: "Illegal aliens possessing restricted-area access badges arrested at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport."  November 29, 2006.  www.ice.gov/pi/news/newsreleases
51-U.S Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, News Release: "ICE provides $2.5 million to Pennsylvania law enforcement agencies for their assistance in immigration investigation of Wal-Mart and contract companies".  August 14, 2006.  www.ice.gov/pi/news/newsreleases
52-U.S Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, News Release: "Illegal aliens possessing restricted-area access badges arrested at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport."  November 29, 2006.  www.ice.gov/pi/news/newsreleases 
53-Carolinas AGC (Associated General Contractors) Member Firms Survey: "The Immigrant Work Force."  April 12, 2006
54-U.S. Chamber of Commerce, "Global Engagement: How American Can Win and Prosper in the Worldwide Economy. P. 1.  2006.  www.uschamber.com/reports
55-U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Policy Priorities 2006 - 2007, Immigration.  www.uschamber.com/issues/priorities
56-Bob Morgan, Charlotte Chamber President, "2006 Immigration Letter to U.S. Senators Burr, DeMint, Dole, and Graham.  March 28, 2006.   www.charlottechamber.com
57-Kasarda, John D & Johnson Jr., James H. (2006). The Economic Impact of the Hispanic Population on the State of North Carolina.  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Kenan-Flagler Business School. 
58-Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education.  2006-2007 Adopted Budget.  August 22, 2006.  p. 117 www.cms.k12.nc.us
59-Ibid
60-Ibid
61-Kasarda, John D & Johnson Jr., James H. (2006). The Economic Impact of the Hispanic Population on the State of North Carolina.  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Kenan-Flagler Business School. 
62-U.S. Supreme Court.  Plyler v. Doe, 457 U.S. 202 (1982).  p. 210 - 216 and p. 224 - 226.
63-Dr. Francis Haithcock, past Superintendent, CMS.  The CMS Story:  Myth vs. Reality powerpoint presentation.  P. 5.  64-Ibid
65-Ibid
66-Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education.  2006-2007 Adopted Budget.  August 22, 2006.  p. 117 www.cms.k12.nc.us
67-Dr. Francis Haithcock, past Superintendent, CMS.  The CMS Story:  Myth vs. Reality powerpoint presentation.  P. 25. 
68-Passel, Jeffrey S., The Urban Institute, Populations Studies Center. Further Demographic Information Relating to the DREAM Act.  October 21, 2003.
69-National Immigration Law Center.  Basic Facts about In-State Tuition for Undocumented Immigrant Students.  July 2005.  www.nilc.org
70-Ibid
71-National Council of La Raza.  The "DREAM ACT" S. 2075 Legislative Briefing.  www.nclr.org
72-Institute of International Education.  Open Doors 2006 Fast Facts: International Students in the U.S. November 13, 2006.  http:// opendoors.iienetworks.org
73-Institute of International Education.  Open Doors 2006 Fast Facts: International Educational Exchange in North Carolina. November 13, 2006.  http:// opendoors.iienetworks.org
74-Institute of International Education.  Open Doors 2006 Report on International Educational Exchange.  International Students by Academic Level.   November 13, 2006.  http:// opendoors.iienetworks.org
75-Institute of International Education.  Open Doors 2006 Fast Facts: International Students in the U.S. November 13, 2006.  http:// opendoors.iienetworks.org
76-University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Office of International Programs.  International Statistics.  www.uncc.edu
77-Association of International Educators (NAFSA).  The Economic Benefits of International Education to the United States:  A Statistical Analysis. 2005- 2006. 
78-Association of International Educators (NAFSA).  The Economic Benefits of International Education to the United States:  A Statistical Analysis. 2003- 2004. 
79-U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Immigration Statistics, "Annual Flow Report, July 2006," Temporary Admissions of Nonimmigrants to the United States, 2005.   www.dhs.gov
80-Federation for American Immigration Reform.  Immigration Issue Centers: Immigration and Welfare. October 2002. 
81-Federation for American Immigration Reform.  The Sinking Lifeboat:  Uncontrolled Immigration & the U.S. Health Care System. February 2004.   www.fairus.org
82-Ibid
83-Ibid
84-Ibid
85-Federation for American Immigration Reform.  Commentary by Dan Stein:  Sinking Under the Cost of Covering the Uninsured Immigrants.  March 12, 2003.  www.fairus.org
86-Easterbrook, Michael and Fisher, Jean P.  Illegal Immigration:  Who Profits, Who Pays?  The News and Observer.  March 1, 2006. p. 1A.  www.newsobserver.com
87-Federation for American Immigration Reform.  The Sinking Lifeboat:  Uncontrolled Immigration & the U.S. Health Care System. February 2004.   www.fairus.org
88-Ibid
89-Ibid
90-Ibid
91-Easterbrook, Michael and Fisher, Jean P.  Illegal Immigration:  Who Profits, Who Pays?  The News and Observer.  March 1, 2006. p. 1A.  www.newsobserver.com
92-Kasarda, John D & Johnson Jr., James H. (2006). The Economic Impact of the Hispanic Population on the State of North Carolina.  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Kenan-Flagler Business School. 
93-U.S. Census Bureau.  "Fertility of American Women: June 2004" December 2005.  www.census.gov/population/www/socdemo/fertility.html
94-Cosman, Madeleine Plener.  Illegal Aliens and American Medicine.  Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons.  Volume 10, Number 1.  Spring 2005. 
95-U.S. Supreme Court. Hamdi v. Rumsfeld, 542 U.S 507 (2004).
96-Federation for American Immigration Reform. "Anchor Babies: The Children of Illegal Aliens." June 2004.  www.fairus.org
97-Cosman, Madeleine Plener.  Illegal Aliens and American Medicine.  Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons.  Volume 10, Number 1.  Spring 2005. 
98-Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools.  "Immunization Requirements."  NC State law15A NCAC 19A.0401.  www.cms.k12.nc.us
99-NC Latino Health, 2003:  Durham, NC: North Carolina Institute of Medicine.  February 2003.  www.nciom.org
100-Dr. John Baker.  Presentation to the Mayor's Immigration Study Commission powerpoint.  Health Issues for Latino Immigrants.  June 29, 2006
101-Ibid
102-Ibid
103-Ibid

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