...Congress. Mexico and United States shared about 2000 miles of fenced boarder including some of it as a vehicle barrier and pedestrian fence. Through this barrier many immigrants had put their lives in danger trying to achieve the American dream without measuring the risks of crossing illegally to the United States territory. This issue has been discuss many times by both countries where there are different opinions of the pros or cons with the enforcement of the immigration laws. Thousands of illegal immigrants try to cross the border fence every day. “…between 400,000 and 1 million undocumented migrants try to slip across...
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...Illegal Immigration What makes someone American is not just blood or birth but allegiance to our founding principles and faith in the idea that anyone from anywhere can write the next chapter- Barack Obama. It is not a right to be an American it is a privilege that has been given to us from the hard working people that came before us today. That privilege has been granted to us only by hard work and ambition to fulfill the American Dream. With hard work comes even greater reward, but there are people in this world who believe they should be able to live without working and also gain benefits that the normal working American citizen has no option but to pay. On average, eleven to twenty-two billion dollars is spent on welfare to illegal aliens each year (Romains CNN). Do the hard working Americans get a break or bonus for their work? No, they do not. Some people actually wake up in the morning and go to their job what do they do you ask? They work for every damn...
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...There are many illegal immigrants coming to the United States. Mexican are the most majority illegal immigrant that come to the US, since Mexico and United States are connected together. So Mexican people manage to cross the border easily without any problem. Although they are an illegal immigrant, they make a more innovative, flexible, and productive economy, leading to a new and better job. Three things that illegal immigrant helps the American society is making business grow, decreases in crimes rate, and help the U.S economy by paying taxes. Immigrants help business grow a lot in the United States due to them accept low wages and are very hard working people to gain money to provide for his/her family. In addition, illegal immigrant helps the business economy grow by accepting cheap work, business doesn't have to pay taxes, and business doesn’t have to pay for health care. In the article, “The Immigration Debate/ Effect on economy depends on viewpoint”, Carolyn Said says, “The impact of immigration on prices is closely linked to...
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...Immigration Pros and Cons The following article explains the immigration pros and cons in detail. Read on to know whether immigration is advantages for the host country and the immigrant or not... Immigration, which can be defined as the moving away of people, from one's own country to another country, in search of better standards of living or for education or to escape any ill circumstances in one's own country, has been a world phenomenon since ages. Today, with globalization and the entire world becoming a kind of single economy, where people are free to move about to work or do business in any other country, immigration is pretty common and a large phenomenon. Although, there are both advantages and disadvantages of immigration, still they do not deter people from moving away from their own native land to live in some other country. Given below are the commonly experienced and observed immigration pros and cons. Pros and Cons of Immigration Pros: Better Standard of Living One of the most important advantages of immigration, on an individual level, is that people are able to earn a lot more than in their native country and thus, have a better standard of living. Personal and Professional Growth Another advantage of immigration is that when people from different cultures, with their own set of values and ways of working, come in contact, they tend to imbibe some of the useful and good values and working methods of the others and thus, grow as individuals and professionals...
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...Pros of Immigration Irineo JR Nunez BCOMM/275 02/19/2015 Wesley Page Pros of Immigration “With over 11 million immigrants in the United States illegally (as of 2012), the issue of illegal immigration continues to divide Americans,” (What Are the Solutions to Illegal Immigration in America?, 2014). I feel this statement should be corrected and instead of the word “divide” it should be “unite”. Reason being is for decades and centuries immigrants around the world have traveled to different countries for the same common goal. To better ourselves and with hard work we will persue to our personal growth. Here in United States, people say that with illegal immigration in our states will have the benift to increase our US economy through additional tax revenue, the increase of money circulation, and low-cost labor. Many Americans despite immigration because immigrants come to United States soil with motivation and replace those who wont perform specific job duties. Illegal immigration can benefit us in numerous ways and according to the website apecsec.org, it states, “Illegal migrants who own real estate properties will be obliged to pay taxes and this will benefit the country where they go. Real estate agents including the brokers will get commission coming from the real estate transactions made between them and the immigrants. Financial & auto insurance loans will make the country’s income even higher,” (Illegal Immigration Pros and Cons, 2014). Also, giving Immigrants...
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...Jonathon Magaña RS 361 Professor Mason March 4, 2015 Immigration Immigration is such a controversial topic in the United States. The pro immigration side argues that we all got here through immigration. Therefore we should not restrict immigration in any way. Another issue the pro side has is that immigrations is good in the sense that it creates diversity. This is a great thing because it helps people see that the “American” way is not the only way to do things. The next issue the pro side would claim is cheap labor. California and Texas specifically benefit from this more than any other state. Additionally, the pro side presents the case of giving the illegal alien a better opportunity then they have in their home country. Lastly, they argue that the benefits, such as taxes, outweigh the costs that an immigrant will incur. The idea is that an immigrant buys our products and lives in our country, which contributes to our G.D.P. On the other side of the argument, the con-immigration side argues that the immigrants steal jobs from the U.S. residents. Since immigrants can be paid cheaper wages, an employer would rather pay an immigrant than a resident. The next issue the con side has it that immigrants bring problems to America, such as cultural differences and language barriers. Not only do they bring problems, but according the con side, they cause problems as well. They argue that because there are more immigrants trying to get in the country than there are border patrol...
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...English essay – The Arizona immigration law We get an assignment, to write an essay about the Arizona immigration law. We get some material as, facts, articles and interviews with Barack Obama. In the following part I would make a summary of the materials. To discuss the problems about the Arizona immigration law, I need to know something about the US political system, how you approve the law. In the USA, there are two types of laws: The Federal legislation there applies to all Americans and all the states. It's about everything that is common to all. For example, the civil rights, immigration law, foreign policy laws. There is also The State legislation that stands for the law in the single states, things there can be different from state to state as taxes. In this text we will mostly work with the state Arizona, where the governor signs the Immigration law. ” Immigration - local impact of Arizona law” summary In TV-program about “the Arizona Immigration law”, are about the state Arizona and a new immigration law. The new law makes it possible for Arizona’ police department to check every person they suspect as illegal immigrants. They can hold them at the station, to the suspects background where discovered. Neighborhood state California, see the opportunities in the law because of the many immigrants in California. “President Obama on fixing the broken Immigration system” summery The American President Barack Obama talks about the immigration system. He said every American...
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...America is probably one of the top countries someone could live in; People go to extreme lengths such as sneaking cross the border or building un-sturdy boats to take on the notorious deep blue sea in hopes of getting to America. This has cause immigration to evolve into a serious situation. Immigration affects the United States in a variety of ways, both good and bad. The Unites States provides numerous opportunities for immigrants, opportunities that may be scarce or not available in their home land. Equal rights laws make it easier for illegal aliens to have an even set playing field when it’s comes to getting a job and/or an education. Illegal immigrants are usually very determined to have a better life or to take care of their families, “they are always ready to take up low wage jobs and are very willing to take up tasks that an ordinary American might hesitate in undertaking. As a result, many companies are benefiting from this because they are getting cheap labor within the country” said Bruce Maureillo in his Weighing Illegal Immigration Pros and Cons article. In that same article he also so said “the US government received $305 million as taxes collected from the illegal immigrants in the US. It is believed that the illegal aliens who reside at borders and other parts of the country help increase business in such areas by purchasing goods. Whenever they purchase a good or commodity, in a way they are paying taxes as well”. So allowing immigrants in the United States...
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...Americans, a new alloy forged in a crucible of democracy, freedom and civic responsibility” (Booth, A1). “Today, the United States is experiencing its second great wave of immigration, a movement of people that has profound implications for a society that by tradition pays homage to its immigrant roots at the same time it confronts complex and deeply ingrained ethnic and racial divisions” (Booth A1). Whether or not America continues to be the great melting pot or the land of opportunity remains to be seen. Clearly implied in Zangwill’s play is the notion is that America will always be an inviting place to all, where dreams can be realized and opportunities abound. In support of this notion that America has traditionally been viewed as a land of opportunity, some citizens believe that existing border restrictions are too firm. In contrast, due to increased tension in Mexico, many politicians feel that America must tighten its already secure borders to prevent illegal immigration. Although both parties differ, United States borders must be protected to maintain the integrity of the country. Supporters of more open borders argue that this will help keep the economy moving by filling low-wage jobs and providing additional consumers for a variety of goods and services. Greenspan argues that illegal immigration has been a huge contributor to the growth of the economy. “Between 2000 and 2007, for example, it accounted for more than one sixth of the increase in our total civilian...
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...Adopting Arizona’s Immigration Law in All states Does politics have the upper hand on humanity in Arizona's immigration law SB-1070. This law should be abolished because it is racist, unfair and degrading to legal and illegal Latino immigrants? Immigration has always presented a problem for America and we now find ourselves faced with the issue on a large political scale. On July 29, 2010, the United States of America listened in as Arizona State put into effect their own immigration law. With the backing of Michigan, Alabama, Florida, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina Arizona has set the presence for illegal immigrants to face the law. The new law “directs officers to question people about their immigration status during the enforcement of other laws such as traffic stops, and if there's a reasonable suspicion they're in the U.S. illegally they will be deported”. “Arizona’s illegal alien population is 460,000 and according to a 2008 study by the Federation for American Immigration Reform, Georgia illegal alien population is 490,000”. (Inger Eberhart, 2010). As Americans we need to support Arizona’s efforts to clean house in fight of illegal aliens in the U.S. Most critics are saying that this is the strictest measure in generations for the detaining of illegal immigrants. The key work is “ILLEGAL”. Every American knows that if it is illegal then you should not be doing it, adolescent 101, but we live in a time where people feel that illegal aliens should...
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...The history of this great nation has been historically built on the foundation of immigration, the forming of one great nation from the generations of many others, coming together with many great and marvelous ideas. From the beginning we have fought for many different freedoms such as speech and religion, just to name a couple and the list goes on. These types of freedoms people throughout the world covet, therefore attempt to enter the United States of America with hopes of sharing these freedoms. Some immigrants come with a legal passage by an ever-growing generous nation jumping through a large number of hoops and legalities, others on illegal terms in large numbers. Now, is it fair for a nation that has been built on such a vase array of different cultures and world travelers to turn away any new comers like to say “we are full?” Is it ok to punish these people for trying to make a better life for themselves and their families? Is it also fair to the tax paying individuals of this great nation to support such a noble cause from blood sweat and tears of our brows? In this debate we will discuss both sides of the argument, pros and cons of illegal immigration in the United States of America, in hopes to bring about a more clear understanding. Illegal immigration is the migration of people from one country into another illegally, violating laws of that country or state. Illegal immigration is universal and present in developed and underdeveloped countries (Palivos, 2010)...
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...Senate Bill 1070 Support Our Law Enforcem ent and Safe Neighborhoods Act Abstract On April 23, 2010 Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed Senate Bill 1070 into law in order to resolve immigration problems in her state (McFayden, 2011). It is one of the toughest pieces of legislation in the nation. SB 1070 allows Arizona law enforcement to stop, detain, and arrest any undocumented immigrants if the officers have a “reasonable suspicion.” This law not only makes it a crime to be in the Arizona illegally, but also a crime to transport or hire someone for employment as well (McFayden, 2011). Judicial Watch (2011) pointed out that Arizona has a right to defend itself under the Constitution if the federal government fails to stop illegal immigrants from crossing its border. In addition, this article confirmed that the creating of SB 1070 complied with the relevant federal, state and local laws, the Arizona Constitution, and the U.S. Constitution. The SB 1070 complements the immigration law rather than usurping the federal jurisdiction. It protects the American citizens and the legal immigrants in Arizona through a legislation that is enforceable against the illegal immigrants, the employers who engage in hiring the illegal immigrants, and those who are involved in transporting the illegal immigrants. Arizona Senate Bill 1070 Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act Introduction On April 23, 2010 Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer signed Senate Bill 1070 into law...
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...Arizona Immigration Law: Pros Cons Mathew Hogsed With immigration becoming and ongoing problem with no clear sign of relief several states are beginning to pass new laws in order to slow down illegal immigration. Take Arizona for instance, their law gives them the right to suspend or terminate business licenses to those people hiring illegals and even illegal to simply apply for a job inside the United States. The bill will make it illegal to provide transportation to someone whom you know is residing illegally. It will also require all immigrants to carry registration papers with them at all times. Illegal aliens make up over 25% of federal prisons populations. In certain areas of the nation illegals are responsible for 12% of the felonies, 25% of burglaries and 34% of thefts. With this being said there are 22 other states that are deliberating on instituting legislations similar to that of Arizona’s in an attempt to stop illegal immigration. Crimes are not the sole problem we face with the immigrants; the US holds a vast market for Mexico’s narcotic’s trade. One of the biggest debates that come with Arizona’s new law is racial profiling. This law allows law enforcement officers to detain suspects under reasonable suspicion of being an illegal alien and transfer custody to the ICE. This bill also allows for officers to check people’s immigration status if they are stopped for any other reason. The debates begin with it is not possible by simply looking at someone...
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...results in people desiring their crops less than others. Even though there are many cons, the pros of subsidizing farmers far outweigh the cons. The U.S. should continue to subsidize farmers because without them, farmers must wait weeks in order to make money off of their work. Crops such as corn, wheat, cotton, tobacco, etc. do not grow over night. Thus this results in many farmers waiting weeks, sometimes months just to get paid for what they produce. Agriculture is a very important backbone to our society because it produces our food, materials to trade with, as well as materials a vast majority of the US population use today, such as wheat, tobacco, and...
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...1/26/2015 Jennifer Rainville | Immigration Control Introduction Illegal immigration is a big problem in the United States. If you ask around where you live you will get so many different views and arguments. Realistically immigration has resulted in the laws having more illegal immigrants live and work here in the United States. I have read three different articles on the pros and cons of illegal immigration. Immigration is becoming a normal thing in the United States and it shouldn’t be. Summary In the article “Let Us Give Thanks to Our Immigrants” by Rupert Murdoch, he shows some evidence to support his agreeing with illegal immigration. He shows support on how they have contributed to the education in America. Whereas in the articles “The Winners in Immigration: Public Prisons,” by Aubrey Pringle, and “Republican Views on Immigration,” by RepublicanViews.org shows support on why immigration is not good for the United States. Murdoch shows that many of the high paying jobs in the United States are held by immigrants or children of immigrants. Whereas Pringle and RepublicanViews.org shows that our government is suffering because of all the illegal immigrants in our country. Argument Murdoch is pro-immigration. He has provided evidence to show why he supports immigration. He also was an immigrant himself and all his family was from Scotland. He does state though that these days it’s hard to talk about the benefits of immigration after 9/11, because many Americans...
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