...help our country to thrive. Most illegal immigrants come to America for good reasons, to live the “American Dream” and help their families, but most don’t know that they are putting the U.S. in greater debt and putting all of its citizens in danger. “More than 10 million undocumented aliens currently reside in the U.S., and that population is growing by 700,000 per year.” Illegal immigrants put our security at risk, raise the costs for the US, and raise crime rates; they fill up prisons, get free education, and get free emergency medical services, even though they are not citizens. Background: Most claims-makers who believe that illegal immigration is good for the country are economists looking at the economic factor of having illegal immigrants. These economists agree, “that the U.S. economy is larger, and growing faster, due to the supply of illegal immigrants, and that most Americans with higher job skills are better off for their presence” and that without them the country’s workforce would decline a few percentages. They want to prove that it is good that we have illegal immigrants in our country and that they are helping our economy, but that is only a small aspect of how they effect the United States. The fact is that “About 85.5 of every 100 new workers are new immigrants in this decade” and “we've ignored that illegal immigration has put a lot of young adults into economic jeopardy.” Even the claims-makers who see illegal immigration as a good thing for our economy...
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...Colton Dahlem Professor Jordan English 110/1522 December 5, 2012 Rough Draft Legal is the New Illegal What do you think of when you read ‘Immigration’? My thought of the definition of immigration is that people of other countries wanting a better life for themselves and/or their family and they think they can find that certain life in the United States. All they have to do is fill out paper work and pay fees that they can later pay off because they will have jobs because they became a US citizen. Some immigrants do not quite understand that concept and that is where we get the problem of illegal immigration. It is great that they want better lives but when they do it illegally is where they literally cross the line. Illegal immigration comes with certain causes, problems, and solutions. It is not easy to determine that causes of illegal immigration but according to the article “Illegal Immigration”, there are two main factors that make immigrants have the desire to join the United States. The first major factor is the “push” factor, which involves the pressures encouraging emigration in countries of origin. There are also four sub-factors that give those immigrants the actual push. The first is the professional factor that deals with jobs, money, and certain opportunities that the United States offer that their home does not. Second is the political factor, which is their opinion on our government vs. their government. The security factor is the third, which involves...
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...tiffany williams Politics Professor Albano 04/30/2012 Illegal Immigration Illegal immigration in the U.S. is a major concern to the government and it’s citizens. This was not a major concern until lately in the past twenty years. There has been an alarming increase of illegal immigrants in the U.S. A debate has arisen over the amount of action that has been exerted on the behalf of the national government to control the amount of illegal immigrants in the country. This debate has brought up a controversial topic about if the national government or the state government should be in charge of controlling illegal immigration. Most of the illegal immigrants at this time are coming from Mexico, which means the bordering states are the major concern. Some of the illegal immigrants are not people that sneak into the country, but rather those that overstay their visa limit. Most of the visas over stays are for work purposes. The greatest concern at this time is Mexico. Smuggling aliens has become more frequent every year. The smugglers are willing to go to great steps to smuggle people across and are escaping before they get caught. Very few are actually caught and the illegal immigrants enter this country and disappear. Some people believe that the state government should have the control to limit their own immigration. This could be positive or negative depending on the case. If the state had control many things would get done that are not getting done by the national...
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...DIFFERENT ASPECTS ON IMMIGRATION POLICIES Andrei P. Vlad LRSP 305 Public Sector Management Instructor: Professor Paola Brooks October, 14, 2011 University of Mary Washington I hereby declare upon my word of honor that I have neither given nor received unauthorized help on this work. Different Aspects on Immigration Policies The debate about U.S.A having a better protected border is a common issue well known by all of us. The border is assaulted everyday with hundreds maybe thousands of illegal immigrants hard working or not, educated or illiterate, but also tons of drugs who go straight to our streets destroying millions of families over the years. A better protected border is imperative. My personal intention is not to discuss about the immigration issues in general, but rather cope with the much intriguing problem of a better immigration policy and how it relates with the current political trends. The U.S.A. need well prepared and hard working individuals, that will be the pylon of a healthy economy, but first we need a better policy to support it. The need for extra work and extra taxes can be nourished from the already present illegal immigrants we have, as well a good program for bringing new trained individuals interested in living the 'American dream'. "Instead of 'enforcement only', we should offer unauthorized immigrants a chance to come forward, register, pay a fine, learn English, pass background checks, and legalize their status" (Waslin...
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...Undocumented immigration has long been a problem in the U.S. According to the data released by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the number of unauthorized immigrants went up from 10.8 million in 2009 to 11.4 million in 2012. The government provides legislative policies to deal with the problem, but it seems that undocumented immigration remains to be a problem in America. There are many problems associated with undocumented immigration which is why America has existing immigration and border laws designed to protect US citizens. The main problems caused by undocumented immigration are lost of jobs, depreciated of wages, stolen taxpayer resources, and increased numbers of crimes and domestic terrorism. Each of these problems harms...
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...Steven Klein 16 November 2015 Mr. Nealy ENG102 U.S. Immigration Throughout the history of the United States immigration has become apart of our country’s fabric which, began centuries ago. Only to become a hot topic in the US in recent years with its primary focus being illegal immigrants. Illegal immigration is when people enter a country without government permission. As of 2008 the Center for Immigration Studies estimated that there are 11 million illegal immigrants in the US which is down from 2007‘s 12.5 million people. Although the Center for Immigration Studies estimates are very different from other estimates that range from 7 to 20 million. While the Pew Hispanic Center estimated in March of 2009 there are 11.1 million illegal immigrants and that number is from March 2007’s peak of 12 million. The exact number of illegal immigrants is unknown because they are illegal immigrants. A 2005 report from the Pew Hispanic Center stated that 22% of illegal immigrants were from Latin American Countries, mostly from Central America, 13% from Asia, 56% from Mexico, with 6% between Europe and Canada, and 3% were from the rest of the world and Africa. In the United States alone every day there are almost 70,000 foreigners to migrate here. Within those 70,000 over 60,000 of them are businessmen, travelers and students; there are about 5,000 that are illegal immigrants; with 2,000 legal immigrants. Illegal immigrants have been and has continued to outnumber the number of legal...
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...Immigration Citizens Children The Effects of Immigration on Children and Families Introduction Illegal immigration is a very controversial issue within our society. There are families within our society that are made up of parents that are here illegally but have children who are born here and are citizens. But it is these citizens that are what I am referring to as the incomplete citizens. Who are these incomplete citizens and why are they being impacted by our society? Are there different stipulations for these children that are born to these undocumented families? Do they really receive the same rights as those born to U.S. citizens? Our societies including our politicians have different opinions about illegal immigration. Immigration reform negatively affects those children that are born to undocumented parents. They find themselves facing adversities that had the situation been different would never have to face. Working in an elementary school I have seen first hand how those children are affected as a result of their parent’s legal status. My purpose in this research is to show the emotional, educational, and financial effects that are inflicted on the undocumented families. This is a problem that is not going to be resolved overnight but rather this is a problem that is going to need help from the various disciplines. With this research more information will be found to present how children are affected through the different disciplines and how these disciplines...
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...Gianna Caito Immigration in the United States had started during the colonial era from the 1800’s to 1920’s. The reason why many immigrants had come to the United States was because of the fact that they were seeking economic opportunity but for some immigrants such as pilgrims, they were searching for religious freedom in the 1600’s. Between 1880 and 1920, it was a time of rapid industrialization and urbanization which had resulted in America receiving more than 20 million immigrants. Beginning in the 1890s, the majority of arrivals were from Central, Eastern and Southern Europe. The new laws in 1965 ended the quota system that had favored European Immigrants. Today, the majority of the country’s immigrants come from Asia and Latin America. US citizens have certain responsibilities as active members of this country and these responsibilities require you to participate in the political process by registering and voting in elections. Also, serving on a jury is another important required responsibility. Finally, respecting different opinions, ethnic groups, cultures and religions found in this country. Illegal immigrants living and often working in the United States have some rights under the US constitution despite their immigration status. Even if you are in this country illegally, the fourteenth amendment still applies to these non-documented illegal immigrants. The fourteenth amendment addresses citizenship rights and equal protection of the laws. As for...
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...Immigration: A Social Issue Over the years, immigration has become a topic that has been highly spoken of around the world. As the world experiences a vast change in terms of globalization, nations’ borders have opened up and created a much larger influx of permanent migration between nations. When contemplating immigration, many immediately think of the United States. The majority of the population that emigrate to the United States, do so in search of a brighter future for themselves and for their loved ones that have either joined them, or have remained in their native homeland. At the very least, immigrants decide to venture to the United States so that their children may have the opportunity to live what many call the “American Dream”. Though there are multitudes of reasons for leaving their countries, some people are forced to leave due to conflict or to escape persecution and prejudices, while others may voluntarily do so. Some face the hardships of being unable to find any source of income. Those that are fortunate enough to find jobs, face difficulties making enough money in order to take care of the basic necessities that they need in their daily lives. The hardships become much greater for those who must not only care for themselves, but for elders, children, or other loved ones that are under their care. America, however, offers a person with an opportunity they could only have dreamed of, an opportunity to start over and become economically stable. ...
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...Illegal Immigration from the South It is one of the most debated things in the United States; how should illegal immigration from Mexico be handled? Many people believe that illegal immigrants destroy the economy and that we need to take drastic measures to prevent it such as forcing people to carry federal identification cards, increasing the number of Border Patrol officers, or even building barriers on the border. I believe that we need to begin caring about and understanding why these people are leaving their homes to come into the United States. Many people believe that these immigrants are coming over and causing problems, but in reality, they aren't causing as many problems as we think. They are taking jobs, but they are jobs that pay...
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...constant battle of illegal immigration is a major issue in the United States that has been a constant issue for many years. The issues of illegal immigration are described as the migration of foreign citizens into the United States of America. This is done through illegal routes, such as hiding on boats porting in the United States, crossing through miles of treacherous terrain illegally to jump the borders of Mexico, and violating the agreement of a tourist visa as well as illegally boarding planes bound for the United States. It is a known fact that the men and women who enter this country do not meet the legal requirements to enter the United States from foreign countries. The research conducted will describe the issues of illegal immigration, whether the current policy is a regulatory or legislative-initiated policy, and the issue with the policy. A review of the possible constitutional violations will be described as well as if this issue or policy will affect the community, the accused, and the victims of any crimes committed by the illegal immigrants. The Issue The policy makers of the American government typically will take multiple routes in taking care of these issues before needing to develop a policy that will assist in combatting the concerns of the government. The existing immigration policies have been active for many years and for that same amount of time the policies have been questioned and scrutinized. The problems arising from illegal immigration have shown the...
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...from southern-border country Mexico. Everyday, the United States has hundreds of illegal immigrants come into the country. They cross over from the Rio Grande into Texas; they cross over into Arizona, New Mexico, and California. With all of the problems that the United States is facing from illegal immigration, maybe it is time that the American government should have a stronger form of border control. For years there has been talk of a stronger border and in some cases there has been action. However, with the opinions in favor of a stronger border security, such as a border wall, there are also strong opinions against the idea. A border wall would help the United States with security issues; it might also slow down the number of immigrants coming across the border every year. The fact is that something must be done to slow down illegal immigration before this country becomes over populated. Illegal immigrants are taking jobs away from American citizens, who at this moment during the recession need those jobs more than ever. The United States government must take action; a border wall needs to be placed along the border for the safety of the American people. Arthur 2 As of May 2006 there are an estimated 12 million illegal immigrants living in the United States. These people should not be here, and the number of illegal immigrants continues to grow. The amount of illegal immigrants will get bigger and bigger every year...
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...Social Science 101 Illegal Immigration One of the most controversial political issues of today is that of illegal immigrants from Mexico. Illegal immigration into the United States is a problem that should be stopped, as it is unfair to both Americans and to the people of the country from which they illegally immigrated. It is thought that the majority of illegal aliens residing in the U.S. are Mexicans (Anderson 55). Roy Beck clarifies the situation by stating, "The national consensus is that the United States should be a post-mass immigration country has included most leaders of business, religion, labor, academia, and social work." Illegal immigration from Mexico must be stopped by means of different policies and other methods of prevention, because the effects on both Mexico and the United States are predominately unfavorable. There are multiple policies and means of preventing illegal immigrants from entering the United States. Immigration laws are the catalysts of illegal immigration prevention. Proposition 187 is a tough immigration law clamping down on illegal aliens, used in California, the state with the most illegal immigrants. It doubled the number of boarder guards, made it harder for legal immigrants to bring their families over, not permitting as much political asylum and was harder on illegal aliens already here (DiConsiglio 3). NAFTA, officially, hasn’t reduced as much illegal immigration as had been hoped, but, it helped Mexico recover faster from it’s...
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...Professor Merrigan Macro Economics December 1, 2015 Illegal Immigration Even before its declaration of independence in 1776, the United States was a haven for those seeking a better life. Flocking to this country by the thousands, immigrants past and present have journeyed to the land of the free in an attempt to obtain a lifestyle based upon the United States’ concept of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” With more and more people entering the country, the United States quickly evolved into the ultimate melting pot that welcomed any and all who desired to become a part of it. As time has passed and millions of immigrants have ventured to the country, the United States still maintains a welcoming attitude towards new immigrants. However, with such a vast amount of foreigners who desire access into the country, entry into the United States has become much more complex since the days of Ellis Island. As a result, this new century has given rise to another kind of immigrant: the illegal immigrant. Desperate to become a part of the booming American culture, thousands upon thousands immigrants have begun to enter the United States illegally. Ignoring the laws set forth by the American government, these immigrants enter the country and unnoticeably assimilate themselves into the culture of the United States. With the influence of several factors such as large borders and unruly citizens who refuse to uphold the law, the government essentially allows...
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...POLSCI 200 Why Can’t the Government Pass the New Immigration Reform? Our nation is currently faced with many problems and the one that still seems to stand out is an immigration reform. Many of those who reside in the U.S may not see it as a big issue, but in reality it really is. Even though many presidents including Obama tried to adopt the immigration reform, the policy has been murky since Naturalization Act of 1790. The federal government developed a cohesive procedure for naturalization. Immigrants at that time were granted citizenship after living in the U.S. for at least 2 years without criminal records. Every President since Dwight D. Eisenhower has taken executive action at some point regarding to immigration reform. With the last immigration reform act passed in 1986, the time to fix a broken immigration system is long overdue. Since the United States has been highly populated with diverse population including documented or undocumented immigrants, the government could have considered adopting the immigration reform specifically and permanently. Apparently, there are some reasons that take many years to process an immigration reform in Congress such as polarization in Congress, Federalism, courts’ decision, media impaction, and interest groups. It is hard to believe that why the government is not fully paying enough attention to immigration reform bill that is one of the most important not only for country itself but also for its economy. Now, we have estimated...
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