I. Thesis: Illegal Immigration has been a problem in the United States for the past few decades. II. Statistics: a. State rates: i. In 2006 an estimated 11‚555‚000 illegal immigrants were living in America ii. 2‚930‚000 living in California iii. 1‚640‚000 living in Texas iv. 35% of the California population consists of immigrants b. Origin v. 62% are from Mexico (6‚650‚000) c. Other vi. About 40%
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Abstract Throughout this paper‚ there will be the highly debatable discussion between legalizing medical marijuana and regular marijuana. Both sides of the argument have their pros and cons and there is an in depth description of both sides of the argument. At the end of the day though‚ the paper thoroughly supports the legalization of medical marijuana and marijuana in general. Medical marijuana less harmful than most other legal tobacco products and has the ability to reduce the pain within
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Economic Benefits of an Immigration Reform Luis Burgos AFR 125 – Race and Ethnicity in the United States Dr. Carl Paris John Jay College of Criminal Justice Immigration reform has been a cornerstone on the last three presidential campaigns‚ on Bush’s second term and on both of Obama’s. It has the power to turn around an election because it would automatically grant the Hispanic vote to the candidate that commits to the best plan. At this moment‚ an immigration reform would bring great improvement
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The laws made and upheld hinder my access to the American Dream because congress fail to pass an immigration reform limiting my opportunities to succeed. Primarily‚ my family is greatly threaten by the fact that the congress does not pass an immigration reform. Furthermore‚ bills are passed that protect my family from deportation and benefit my education. My American Dream is to become a successful soccer player while obtaining a degree in Civil Engineering. It is getting affected by the fact that
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Prof. Alexandru November 18‚ 2013 Communications Immigration Laws Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience to Central Idea: The immigration system needs to be reformed. Introduction I. "Give us your tired‚ your poor‚ your huddled masses yearning to breathe free." These words are engraved on the Statue of Liberty that was assembled in 1886. The statue was meant to be a beacon of hope for all immigrants that enter the U.S. Hope for opportunities‚ a better life‚ a better home. But can
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Table of Contents Introduction – Pages 2-3 Ethnicity – Pages 3–5 Immigration – Pages 5-10 Conclusion – Page 10 Works Cited – Page 11 James Marty 11/8/11 Professor Clement Mbom Core 3101 Literature‚ Ethnicity‚ and Immigration *Topic – 8-10 page paper on Ethnicity & Immigration James Marty 11/8/11 Professor Clement Mbom Core 3101 Literature‚ Ethnicity‚ and Immigration Introduction: From the air we breathe to the food we eat‚ we as people are all the
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U.S. Immigration Policy Reform The United States is well- known for its greatly diverse population‚ and the nation is receiving continuous influx of immigrants year by year. As a result‚ American economy and even its culture have been deeply influenced by increasing alien population over time. The United States has become an empire with the dominant economy in the past few decades. Although it is undeniable that the U.S’s competitive society and low-cost undocumented labors are the most important
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Immigration Reform: Hillary Clinton’s View Hillary Clinton said‚ “The American people support comprehensive immigration reform-not just because it is the right thing to do‚ but because it strengthens families‚ our economy‚ and our country. Congress must pass comprehensive immigration reform that provides a path to citizenship‚ treats every person with dignity‚ upholds the rule of law‚ protects our borders and national security‚ and brings millions of hardworking people into the formal economy”
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RESOLUTION: The United States should Issue visas to illegal immigrants. PROS 1: CLAIM: Guest workers are primarily here to benefit the agriculture and the high tech sectors of the economy. WARRANT(S): -In 2007 about 70% of jobs for working in agricultural fields are filled by foreign born which thus improve our economy. IMPACT(S):They increase agricultural and high tech sectors of economy because they take jobs that can’t or won’t be
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Immigration “America is the land of the second chance - and when the gates of the prison open‚ the path ahead should lead to a better life.” George W. Bush (BrainyQuote® 1). One of our presidents made the statement that leads many to believe that success isn’t only what you choose to do with your life; it is where you choose to do it. Immigration is such a relevant and pressing topic in the minds of millions in our growing society. The news constantly covers stories of today’s youth striving to
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