The Pros And Cons Of US Immigration Policy

The Jewish Eastern European population suffered immeasurable losses during the second World War. While the focus remains on the horrific acts committed by Germany, there is one that is glossed over. That is the immigration policy instituted by the United States of America. An immigration policy that discriminated and prohibited entrance to the country for many Jewish refugees. Whilst Germany was committing mass genocide, America did little to stop them. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States finally responded to the violence. However, America did not do enough to aid the rising amount of displaced people in Europe. The Allied forces focused mainly on winning the war, and ignored the growing crisis while doing so. Thus, causing
During World War II, the immigration policy that was obviously Anti-Semitic could be considered a wartime precaution, however it was not. Countless refugees stayed in dangerous areas of Europe, or, once arriving to America, were sent back to Europe, where there was no place or hope for them. The strict immigration policy instituted at the time was xenophobic, as the American people were fearful of a Nazi spy being among admitted refugees. Considering this, and history’s way of repeating, it is happening once more today. The United States population fears the fact that there could be a potential terrorist among a group of Middle Eastern refugees, so instead of risking their chances and saving a majority of innocent people, the citizens of America turn their backs on all refugees. The Islamophobia and Antisemitism of now, coupled with the United States’ history of being discriminatory, it is no surprise that the actions of the past reached little compromise, and have led to issues
This fear of one evil immigrant led to careful screenings of refugees fleeing persecution. Not even half a century later, these views are prevalent. Islamophobia has grown increasingly more relevant as each year progresses, with the growing refugee crisis, coupled with recent travel bans, it is apparent there is a problem. The fear of one radical Islamic terrorist being among a group of Middle Eastern refugees has led to a fear of all Middle Eastern refugees. History repeats itself, and American history is no exception to this rule. Despite the horrific incidents of the past, religious persecution against refugees continues. Many refugees are left without aid, and the crisis continues to grow with no solid solution to the problem. Lack of government action has killed in the past, and improper government action will kill today. Executive Order 13769, or, Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States, was a recent travel ban signed in effect by 45th President Donald Trump. This executive order suspended the United States Refugee Admissions Program for approximately 4 months as well as permanently banned Syrian refugees, as well as suspended immigration law for 90 days for predominantly Muslim countries. Those countries being Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. While Donald Trump made a