Golash-Boza (sociology and American studies, U. of Kansas) analyzes the impact of US immigration policies on human rights and their negative consequences for individuals, families, and communities. Focusing on how these laws violate the civil and political rights of migrants and US citizens who have ties to them, she discusses the roots of immigration to the US; the surge in policy enforcement since 9/11, especially raids and detentions and their effects; who is being deported and the consequences for families; the strain of policy on couples when one person is a citizen; public and private sector interests in the criminalization of undocumented migration, immigration law enforcement, and the promotion of anti-illegal rhetoric; and recommendations for immigration system reforms. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)