...lives to come here and still remain known as aliens. Immigrants that are not documented should be given the sanity of legalization in the United States. Barack Obama, serving as president for the U.S. for 6 years, has decided to allow a specific type of immigrants to have permanent legalization. The immigrants that classify for this transaction are parents of U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents children, if they’ve been living here for at least five years, pay back taxes, pass a criminal background check, and also to the people...
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...everyone’s mind is what to do with the millions of undocumented immigrants already settled here for years, mass deportation that would result in breaking up families or do we grant them amnesty and a path to legalization? Many presidents have come along and were not able to bring the lawmakers to the table and draft up a comprehensive immigration reform bill, a bill that would fix the broken immigration system, secure the borders to keep criminals and drugs out of the country and to help all the undocumented immigrants come out of the shadows towards legalization and be able to pay taxes and work and contribute to the economy. Many in Capitol Hill say they do not support any bill that does not address securing the borders first as a priority before any path to legalization that some equate to amnesty. The U.S is a country of immigrants many people say yet its current immigration system is broken and it is nowhere near to being fixed, the state of Arizona has taken it upon itself and moved ahead of the federal government and passed what is called an extremely strict and very controversial immigration law that has some people asking what is next. A key supporter to the Senate bill are the people in the agriculture industry who say that a path to legalization would bring stability to the industry and allow them to hire workers and keep the industry alive as opposed to the dire consequences of eliminating the immigrant labor force which in itself would cost...
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...February 18, 2014 Legalizing Immigrants It is recognized that illegal immigration has been a common problem to this country for many years now and has only gotten worse. There has been many “solutions” up in the air for quite some time now. Up until this point in time nothing has been done, other mentioning possible solutions. The government has made this topic very controversial and high priority over the years causing the public to be more aware and involved. The country can be safer due to increased security; decreased work force, and not to mention the national debt that has increased as a result to this issue. Many people are very interested in this issue because it seems the government has mixed opinions on this and the country is changing more as time goes by. The Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America’s Security and Prosperity (CIR ASAP) Act of 2013 has several titles under the proposition. One is the importance of secure borders. (Immigration Policy Center) This includes detention and enforcement centers to protect the people and punish the “smugglers” who put innocent people in danger when trying to enter this country illegally. Many immigrants travel for days trying to cross borders to get to this country, where many die as a result of dehydration, or starvation, and getting attacked by wild animals. Under this section it states that medical treatment is ensured for people who are in danger. It also increases protection for both immigrants and customs agents during...
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...for the rest of the population. Illegal immigrants are generally defined as unauthorized residents that are foreign-born non-citizens and who are not legal residents. There are two ways an unlawful status can occur, the most common one happening when individuals are entering the United States without the appropriate paperwork, mandatory inspections, and background searches. In the second occurrence, individuals were first legally admitted for a certain period of time predetermined by authorities and this either as students, visitors, or temporary workers. Once the time frame expired, they omitted to leave the country as they were mandated by law, thus becoming illegal residents. According to The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) latest report, it is estimated that over ten million illegal immigrants were currently residing in America as of January 2010, from which about 60% originally lived in the country of Mexico. Furthermore, the official statistics revealed that the overall population of illegal immigrants in the United States has enlarged by almost 30% in the past decade alone; this means that more than two million unauthorized aliens came to this country since the year 2000 (1). From such alarming numbers, the mainstream population seems to agree that an immigration reform is needed, but a continual conflict is keeping the nation from a solution. The argument revolves around what should be done with all the illegal immigrants that have been let in the country and...
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...Citizenship for a Better America Introduction The United States of America has a long history of being a nation of immigrants. From the Native Americans, whose ancestors immigrated over the Bering Sea Land Bridge over 10,000 years ago during the last Ice Age, to people showing up today, from long oppressed parts of the world, we are made up of people who are descended from, or are from, different parts of the world. Many people have come here for a better life for themselves and their loved ones, and many have succeeded, driving more people to come to the United States of America and be able to “live the American Dream”. Many who come to the United States today, come without following the legal methods as they find that they either cannot afford them or cannot bare to wait the time that it takes to enter the United States legally. For these people, in particular, life can be a struggle and can also be full of fear, anxiety and stress due to their undocumented status. The people may be known by a variety of terms, such as; illegal alien, undocumented, undoc, unauthorized, illegal immigrant, undocumented immigrant. Many of these people would be difficult to distinguish from everyone else as they live in a home, drive a car, go to a job, go to school and participate in the community. These people even pay taxes, through are often excluded from reaping the benefits of the taxes that they pay. There are many who feel that they should be deported and there are many that...
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...How Marijuana Legalization Would Effect the Economy Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................................................... Page 3 Economic Growth …..................................................................................... Page 3 Policing Efforts …......................................................................................... Page 4 Illegal Immigrants …..................................................................................... Page 6 Tax Revenue …............................................................................................. Page 6 Conclusion …................................................................................................ Page 7 Bibliography …............................................................................................. Page 9 Introduction Marijuana is known to be the most used illegal drug in the world, with 17.4 million past-month users in 2010 (National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2010). The topic of legalizing marijuana is one for the masses, because almost everyone has an opinion on it, or at least something to say about it. The debate about whether to legalize marijuana has been going on for quite some time, but in the last could years, people have been beginning to understand the effects it could have on our economy in a positive way. The debate that many people bring to the table is one more related to the criminal...
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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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...Should prostitution be illegal? 1) The legalization of prostitution would mean more revenue for the country. 2) Legalizing prostitution would protect public health and all involved. 3) The time and cost to incarcerate prostitutes is never recouped and is therefore lost revenue. 4) It would reduce violence and abuse among women. 5) It is a victimless crime involving two consenting adults. If prostitution were legalized, prostitutes would be taxed, earning revenue for the country and have job benefits, such as security and healthcare, allowing for a safer and healthier work environment. Prostitution is a profession that has been around for more than a millennia. However, it seems to be a sore subject that leaves people at odds with one another. One may ponder whether the profession should even exist, while another may believe there is no harm in allowing the profession to thrive. Although one may see the profession as a cesspool for diseases and find it immoral to perform such acts, one can't help but notice the benefits of legalizing prostitution. If prostitution were legalized, prostitutes would be taxed, earning revenue for the country and have job benefits, such as security and healthcare, allowing for a safer and healthier work environment. If prostitution were legalized, prostitutes would be on payroll and have their income taxed, thus bringing more revenue to the economy. While one may like prostitution to be banned all together, it is highly unlikely...
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...profession to thrive. Although one may see the profession as a cesspool for diseases and find it immoral to perform such acts, one can't help but notice the benefits of legalizing prostitution. If prostitution were legalized, prostitutes would be taxed, earning revenue for the country and have job benefits, such as security and healthcare, allowing for a safer and healthier work environment. If prostitution were legalized, prostitutes would be on payroll and have their income taxed, thus bringing more revenue to the economy. While one may like prostitution to be banned all together, it is highly unlikely considering how long the profession has been around. Consider illegal immigrants working here for less wages and off the books, meaning not being taxed. Why is it we are more bothered by illegal immigrants not paying their fair share of taxes than prostitutes? They are legal citizens getting paid to perform a service tax free, which should be against the law, not the service provided. The taxes that tax payers pay now go into municipalities such as the police department and the judicial system. Therefore, taxpayer's money is being wasted when police pursue prostitutes for a victimless crime, resulting in a brief stay in jail with no added penalties. If prostitutes are fined for an infraction, it cost more money to process them through the judicial system than the cost of the fine itself. The worst crime a prostitute can be charged with is solicitation, which for 1st and...
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...nine percent in production and services. To help bring the numbers down, Trump plans to deport two million unauthorized immigrants. To do so he will have to decide on policy that will help enforce it in a legal matter. The two major policies include enforcement-only and comprehensive...
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...Marijuana Legalization in the United States Elisha Havraniak Ottawa University LAS 30012 Writing and Critical Thinking in the Liberal Arts October 11, 2013 Marijuana Legalization in the United States Marijuana has had a long history as an illicit drug, but is quickly becoming a mainstream issue. Some people use marijuana to ease their pain and treat their illnesses. Many others use it because of it mood-altering effects. Laws have been passed to regulate both of these uses of the drug. Those who advocate legalization favor easing or overturning laws against the possession and use of marijuana for recreational purposes, medical use, or both. In general most proposals for legalization fall into one of three categories: decriminalization for recreational use, legalization for recreational use, or legalization for medical use. In opposition to these three choices is the option to keep marijuana illegal for both recreational and medical purposes. The purpose of this paper is to explore the facts, pros and cons, regarding the legalization of marijuana. The information for this paper was obtained from scholarly and peer reviewed journal articles, books, and online sources. The research questions answered are as follows; * Could the legalization of marijuana rescue our struggling economy or could it provide much need relief to the overcrowded prison system? * Will the legalization of marijuana lead to a regulation nightmare…can it even be regulated...
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...I am writing in response to a request from The Shorthorn’s editor stating the opinions of publishing or not publishing Mae M. Ngai’s “Reforming Immigration for Good”. The author claims the government's approach to protocols regarding controlling future immigrants are failing ideas of sustaining illegal immigration. She inflicts sympathy to the reader on the idea of why illegal immigration will not stop. I consider Ngai’s writing to appeal to readers of The Shorthorn because of the relativity of ideas of demographic predicaments of their future. This text brings forth ideas of why actions of legalization happen. One point being the loss of money regarding border control, but not halting the true problem all together. Ngai’s states her central...
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...destiny. That’s why centuries of pioneers and immigrants have risked everything to come here .The future is ours to win. But to get there, we cannot stand still." This quote literally and symbolically embodies the dream that America has sold and many have bought. America’s democratic ideals for centuries have placed an emphasis on the unalienable right of every individual to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. However, this dream has led to mass immigration, which is at the center of many of America’s political, social and economic problems. Similar to the past, Legislators have failed in creating a policy that would not only accommodate immigrants but provides stability and security to its citizens. Congress’s inability to provide tangible paths to legalization is an issue that paves the way for the increase in illegal immigrants. The immigration process serves as a detriment for many foreigners that seek to attain legal entry and status. It violates America’s valued premises by preventing foreigners from pursuing happiness. The process of attaining legal status in the United States has proven to be harsh and extremely bureaucratic, which makes access illegal more viable. The legal status process requires a petition, which is submitted by a kin, who legally resides in the United States of America on behalf on the person, who is seeking legal access. This petition requirement presents a difficult task for first generation immigrants, who have no relatives to file a petition...
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...An astonishing number of 30,000 to 40,000 immigrants are deported each year. Immigrants have become a large amount of the population that it is no longer an issue that can’t be addressed. Many speculate that we need to do something about the growing amount. Some have suggested deportation of these individuals while others are trying to see what they can do to better the country. It is often debated if illegal immigrants should get citizenship or not. Many have argued that it’s not right and that illegal aliens need to stay on their side of the line while others say they should be granted citizenship for what they do. Illegal immigrants should be able to become citizens, because it creates better opportunities and is a great reward for their...
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...Large cities often are the gateway into a country for large numbers of immigrants. As a result, large cities are confronted with unique hurdles involving immigrant integration, which are different than the issues of immigrants faced at a federal level. The need for cooperation between federal, state, and local government becomes more pressing at the municipal rung of the governmental ladder, so to speak. Big cities are faced with swift variations in the size of their population, in no small part due to the shepherding of immigrants to cities by federal policies. The cultures and lifestyles of these immigrants run the gamut in terms of their diversity. The assimilation of immigrants into the city’s society is not an organic development. Immigrants...
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