"The Immigrant Rights Movement: the 1990s and 2000s" (document)

The Immigrant Rights Movement in the 1990s and 2000s was a significant social effort advocating for the rights of immigrants in the United States. Activists sought to address issues such as unfair treatment, discrimination, and the pursuit of citizenship for undocumented immigrants. The movement gained traction with large demonstrations, grassroots organizing, and collaboration among diverse communities. Legal reforms, like the failed Comprehensive Immigration Reform initiatives, highlighted the complex immigration system. Overall, this period was marked by a push for greater recognition and protection of immigrant rights amid changing political and social attitudes toward immigration.