...Illegal Immigration Hurting The United States Name COM/220 June 20, 2013 Camisha Williams For centuries, the United States has welcomed immigrants from various countries and have become home to them. In the 1800s, immigrants were even essential for the building of the steam engine and railroad tracks (Schaefer, 2013). As time passed immigration has increased and laws regulating immigration have not been enforced causing over population of unskilled immigrants. While unregulated immigration has its benefits, which help organizations, like social security it does not negate the fact that they are straining resources and the economy. Poverty and Immigration The overflow of undocumented immigrants is cause for concern for many reasons. There are too many underpaid unskilled workers hired over native citizens. According to Opposing Viewpoints (2012), “wage and salary differences demonstrate how illegal and unskilled immigrants place downward pressure on wages by providing an incentive for employers to choose them over natives”. Immigrants are known to work jobs that most American’s shy away from such as agriculture work, factories, food preparation and cleaning services (Opposing Viewpoints, (2012). Employers rather hire unskilled workers because they can pay low wages, increase productivity...
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...Illegal Immigration “Households headed by illegal aliens imposed more than 26.3 billion in costs on the federal government in 2002” (“Illegal Immigrants Create a Drain on the U.S Government” 1). Illegal immigration has been a heated debate topic for a long time. But what is it and why is this, such an important part of our lives. An Illegal immigrant is an alien who has crossed national borders and is in violation of that country’s immigration laws. Therefore everything he or she does wail in that country is illegal. Immigrants are entering our country illegally draining our society; if police do not strengthen, our country is in jeopardy of becoming third world. I believe that the bad outweigh the good when it comes to illegal immigration. They are a drain on our society. However the problem is not just the people directly crossing into our borders, it is also the children they have here in America. Any illegal child who is born in America is automatically given citizenship. For example, according to the article “Illegal Immigrants Create a drain on the U.S. Government”, “Many of the costs associated with the illegals are due to their American-born children, who are awarded U.S. citizenship at birth” (1). However in recent times the Democratic Party has been trying to legalize an illegal way of life as practiced by the immigrants. It’s more then just rights that the democrats are fighting for. They feel that illegal aliens should also be given the same privileges that American...
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...million 13% come from Asia, 0.6 million 6% come from Europe and Canada, and 0.4 million 3% come from Africa or other countries” Birthplace of illegal immigrants in U.S., 2005 (2007). These undocumented immigrants should be allowed to stay in the US for a variety of reasons. These reasons are, immigrants help boost the nation’s economy, it helps families access health care, and families maintain united. First, undocumented immigrants help boost the nation’s economy. One may ask why or even how? The immigrants who come here, come for one purpose, to make money. According to Bluestein, “From 1996 to 2011, the business startup rate of immigrants increased by more than 50 percent, while the native-born startup rate declined by 10 percent, to a 30-year low. Immigrants today are more than twice as likely to start a business as native-born citizens” Bluestein, A. (2015). If it were not for some of the undocumented immigrants, the US would probably not have a majority of jobs. Second, having undocumented immigrants in the US help families access health care. Many families do not have healthcare due to not having any legal documents or money to pay for medical insurance. Having these people here, they can work and be able to obtain health care for them and/or their family. Also, “Proponents of giving limited healthcare benefits to currently illegal immigrants argue that doing so would alleviate some problems that affect...
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...United States Immigration Policies The concept of immigration has been in the realm of the United States for as long as it has existed. Legal immigration has been welcomed in the United States. Immigration is not a new issue, for it has been a topic to debate on for quite a while now, the only difference is, the arguments have become more intense. Whether it was a warm or cold welcoming, the idea of immigration has continued to occur. Although the essence of immigration started centuries ago with Mass Migration, the excessive overflow of immigration peaked at Ellis Island in 1907, with about 1 million immigrants being processed. Today, the 2000 U.S. Census Bureau accounted 12 million illegal immigrants currently residing in the country. By 1925, Ellis Island became known as the primary detention and deportation-processing center. According to the Congressional Budget Office there are a number of reason whys immigration has continued for so long. For example, immigration is known to reunite families by admitting immigrants with families that are currently in the United States. Further more, our country admits specific skilled workers for their own benefits and protects refugees that are already in danger in their own country. The most important reason why immigration is currently progressing in the U.S. is because the idea of diversity is important. Now, there are three different types of admissions, Permanent, Temporary, and Illegal Immigration. Permanent admissions contain...
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...Date: Illegal Immigrants Illegal immigrants are foreign persons who enter a country under circumstances that do not meet the legal conditions for migrating into the given country; they violate the written immigration laws of the country. In the United States, illegal immigrants’ population was estimated to be approximately twelve million people by the Center for Immigration Studies in 2008 (Haerens, 10).The foreigners relocate from different countries, for example, Mexico, Latin America, Europe, Canada and African countries. The causes that lead to immigrants relocating from their home countries include: poverty, overpopulation, wars and asylum and families reuniting. Different terms used to describe an illegal immigrant depend on an individual country’s political viewpoints: alien, clandestine workers, "without papers", un-naturalized immigrant, undocumented immigrant or boat people. Illegal immigrants face a great number of challenges as they attempt to enter a through a foreign country’s borders. They face being captured and sold into slavery, specifically, sexual exploitation; and death of immigrants has been recorded, for example, at the US- Mexico border or during hot summers, aliens have died in the South Western part of US. Common methods of entry include border crossing and overstaying a visa one has been given by the foreign authorities (Hanson and Council on Foreign Affairs, 25). There is, currently a debate in the US on whether undocumented illegal immigrants...
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...Name: Tutor: Course: Date: Illegal Immigrants Presently there are countless hot subjects on the minds of Americans such as abortion, drone wars, same sex marriage but then one of the most discussed topic is the whether illegal immigrants should be deported back to their legitimate countries. Actually this topic has been politicized for more than a decade now without a sustainable resolution. And so what are the consequences of tolerating illegal immigrants in our country? For this reason in this paper we are going to present the limitations of illegal immigrants in the United States in an organized argumentation justifying why illegal immigrants should be deported back to their countries. Did you know that illegal immigrants cost American taxpayers more than three hundred billion dollars annually. It has been reported that an illegal pregnant woman in the United States receives free medical service that cost at around six thousand dollars. According to a CRS report illegal immigrants were responsible for more than 16, 000 which is twice the crimes commuted by legal immigrants. Additionally the United States Consensus Bureau estimated that there are more than twelve million illegal immigrants in the United States, this is actually equivalent to the combined populations of Arizona, Iowa and New Mexico. Even worse the infiltration of illegal aliens this has resulted in a weighty increase in the rate of unemployment. To tell the truth these illegal immigrants are certainly bad...
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...Should Illegal Immigrants be Deported from The United States? An English writer and novelist, called Richard Rayner, once said; “The real point is that there isn’t any immigration crisis” (Dudley 22). An abundant amount of undocumented people cross the border everyday seeking a better way of living; for Americans, this is an issue that the U.S. has to face every day. Rayner asserts that undocumented people don’t present a national crisis. When illegals come to America, they seek for a job and, by law, have to pay taxes. If the United States actually held undocumented individuals as a threat to its economy and society, this country would not have made the amount of progress it has socioeconomically. Although citizens argue that they harm America, Undocumented people have actually boosted the U.S. economy because they have done more good than harm. One reason why undocumented people shouldn’t be deported is that they contribute to a richer diversity and culture. Illegals share their customs and traditions with everyone. Most of restaurants...
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...more efficient methods of transportation, this process has become much easier. Due to these advances in the technology of transportation, global migration has significantly increased. Ultimately this led to changes in how we live, and the cultures instilled in our region. Since the 60s, a lot has changed regarding the laws of global immigration; America went from a country with few restrictions and deportation laws to one with a very selective and intensive process. Profiling and suspicion of communism were the few main reasons for deportation in the early 60s. From 1965 to 2005 with the establishments of laws such as “Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965” all the way to “REAL ID Act” in 2005 the process of immigration has vastly changed from a legal standpoint. During this time period laws were put in place to restrict certain immigrants from entering the US, and giving those who did, strict punishments. Hiring these migrants was made illegal and if identified they were deported almost immediately. Amnesty was given to a certain group of immigrants in 1986 (Immigration Reform and Control Act) to deal with the overwhelming increase of illegal immigrants. Many people migrated to the US seeking asylum, which led to the “REAL ID Act” which...
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...Name: Brigitte M. Jones__________ Date:_11/23/08_______________________ Persuasive Speech Outline: Topic/Title: _ Illegal Immigration Introduction: Purpose: To persuade the audience about illegal immigration. Specific Purpose: To persuade the audience about illegal immigrants wanting to better themselves and make a future for their families. Attention getter: Over the years, a dispute has arisen over the issue of illegal immigration in the United States. Although there had been an open door policy on immigration for many years before, today individuals have a different perspective on the situation. Preview statement: While the differences in the contradictory and racist immigration laws are relevant, individuals should understand that “illegal immigrants” only desire to provide for their families, as well as, give their children a future, something that is economically impossible elsewhere, specifically Mexico. Body: I. Main point #1: Many individuals would agree that racism should be prohibited. It is negative approach that only results in more controversy. The United States immigration laws are inconsistent and racist. Does that mean they should be forbidden? A. Support for #1: “The United States was created as a nation of immigrants who left Europe for political, religious, and economic reasons” (Katel 404). They wanted to better their lives in order to have hope for a future. An example of the inconsistency “[i]n the 19th century, thousands of were antisuch Chinese...
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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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...Module 2 Environmental Controversy Immigration and Population in the U.S. Taron Church Rasmussen College Author Note: This research is being submitted on November 20, 2011 for Aisling Kane G328/EVR3410 Section 01 Human uses of the Environment Course. Immigration and Population in the U.S. The two articles presented for this week’s lesson contain very different viewpoints. The first, by Seper, provides a lot of alarming factual information about how illegal immigration is negatively affecting our country, especially the state of California, and needs to be taken control of. The second article, by Hoyt, is very much the opposite; it provides almost no factual information to support his ideas about reforming immigration laws. Each article was interesting, although I have to say that the article that spoke out against illegal immigration was better written and provided a lot more relevant information, not just personal opinions and accusations. It’s hard to argue with evidence, and even the side that was pro-immigration stated that there are large costs for our country associated with it. As shown in the article Illegal aliens cost California billions, "California's addiction to 'cheap' illegal-alien labor is bankrupting the state and posing enormous burdens on the state's shrinking middle-class tax base" (Seper, 2004). Illegal aliens are costing our country roughly $10.5 billion dollars a year for health care, education, and incarceration. The education system alone...
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...The Economic Standpoints of Immigrant Workers, Both Illegal and Legal The topic of immigration from an economic standpoint, whether it be legal or illegal, is a tricky one. Some economists cannot agree on even just a simple question of whether or not this immigration has a positive or negative impact on American workers. Immigration does have some sort of impact on the economy of America, but whether it be positive or negative is based on the economist's standpoint. On one side of the argument, some economists are under the impression that immigrants, mainly illegal immigrants, take the jobs of Americans. On the other side of the coin, some economists believe that immigrants actually help America's workforce. The bottom line is, no matter what standpoint one chooses to view this topic, one is forced to conclude that the economics of immigrant workers is a vast one, and an easy decision can often not be made quickly. Some economists believe that immigration, both legal and illegal, directly correlates to a weaker workforce and a negative impact on America's economy. This goes especially with the pay offered to less-skilled workers. As competition increases between less-skilled workers, Americans find more and more that immigrant workers work for much less than the average worker in America does. This is increasingly forcing some Americans to compete with workers willing to accept lower wages, so they must either accept lower wages as well, or be forced to go without....
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...Immigration is a very controversial topic. People from all over the world have an opinion on how immigration policies affect both immigrants and citizens. Personally, I believe that immigration laws should become more strict. The current lack of job opportunities, the spread of diseases, the current poverty rate, and my main concern, terrorism, are some reasons as to why I feel immigration laws should become more stringent. Whether the immigrants are legal or illegal, these are examples that should concern everyone relocating to a different country, as well as the citizens already inhabiting the area. Throughout the years, the need and availability for certain jobs has decreased. With advances in technology and the increase in population,...
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...Nery Mejia Ms. Ybarra English 1301 24 April 2015 Immigration Reform in the United States: What would you do if you lived in a country with fewer opportunities and options for a better future, and you wanted to improve your life? Would you immigrate to developed countries like the United States, either legally or illegally? That is what many of our ancestors have done. We can look at the past and present history in the United States. As humans we immigrate to other places due to many reasons often searching for better pay, family, and to find opportunities to be successful. At this time, “about 11.7 million undocumented immigrants are living in the United States illegally, a population that has not varied much over the last three years but may recently be increasing again, according to new estimates published by the Pew Research Center Hispanic Trends Project.” Most of the undocumented people, have families and want to live permanently in the U.S. Some people say they should not be here and the U.S. government should send them back to their country because they came illegally (breaking our laws). However, others believe that the U.S. government should pass the new law proposed by President Obama legalizing all undocumented immigrants already here, with no criminal records, to give them a chance to live here as legal residents to have the opportunity to work legally. For the undocumented who have families to continue to live without fear of being deported...
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...Immigration is something that I have seen and have heard people experience. Growing up you here unbelievable stories of how people have died and suffered in trying to cross the border. My dad came here to escape the civil war in El Salvador and my mom came for a better future. They meet in Washington D.C. and when they were both 20 years old they got married and had me when they were 21. My mom is now a proud American citizen and my dad is a resident. Thanks to the less strict laws that were placed when they were younger they were able to stay here with permission from the government. If it wasn’t for their strength and endurance to overcome their struggles to be where they are now, I wouldn’t be here writing this paper. Immigration is such...
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