Persuasive Essay On Illegal Immigration

Over the years there has been much debate about how to handle immigration in the Unites States. In more recent times the debate has focused on one certain area of immigration policy, DACA. DACA is short for deferred Action for childhood arrivals. This particular immigration policy was first implemented into law on June 15, 2012 by President Obama. It allows undocumented people, that came into the United States at a young age, to stay in the county while being protected from deportation at least two years without the renewal of their application. People that are eligible for DACA must have come into the U.S younger than sixteen years old, currently be enrolled in school, and have not committed any felonies. The reason that DACA is extremely important to young illegal immigrants is because the program gives them the opportunity of a higher education, that they may not be able to obtain elsewhere. According to americanprogress.org “as of January 2015, close to 640,000
On Donald Trump’s campaign website, donaldjtrump.com, he points out that he will “immediately terminate President Obama’s two illegal executive amnesties. All immigration laws will be enforced… anyone who enters the US illegally is subject to deportation.” Although, he contradicts himself during an interview, with Time magazine for person of the year, saying “We’re going to work something out that’s going to make people happy and proud.” While this statement may give some people the peace of mind that they will not be deported after all, but for a majority of people it only makes the outcome of their situation less predictable. The anticipation of waiting to find out if you or a loved one is being deported is what is causing fear in many people. Because the future of DACA is so uncertain many people have voiced their own opinions on the