U.S. Soldiers from Around the World: Immigrants Fight for an Adopted Homeland

Research and Analysis

Published: March 1, 2003

As American troops, including many immigrants, are now engaged in military action in Iraq, the Immigration Policy Center has updated its fact sheet about the role and participation of immigrants in the U.S. Armed Forces.

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