Illegal Immigration In The United States: A Controversial Debate Illegal immigration is an on-going issue, which is of much importance in the United States today. It has been overlooked for many years, however it has reached a point where it can no longer be ignored. Most of the illegal immigrants, 54% to be exact, come through the Mexican border. (Hayes 5) Since the early 1980’s, the number of illegal Mexican immigrants has risen at an incredible rate, causing the United States government to take action to create an even-handed solution that would be in the interest of both the illegal Mexicans and the citizens of the United States. This, however, has proven to be very difficult since it is still an issue today. The argument is that the illegal immigrants are taking jobs away from American workers, hurting the economy, destroying American culture and the way of life, and are responsible for a big part of crimes and drug trafficking. On the other side of the spectrum, many people believe that the illegal immigrants are noble people who cross the border for a chance at a better life, that they do not harm the countries economy, and that they do not deface America’s culture. The different opinions about illegal immigration is the source of all of the chaos, which is yet to be resolved. The real issue at hand is to focus on creating a reasonable and justified solution to this controversial and pressing debate that has divided the nation into pro-immigration and anti-immigration beliefs.…
Immigrants are found everywhere in the United States of America. Out of the 318.9 million people in the United States, about 80 million people are either a first generation or second generation immigrant residing in this country. Many immigrants enter into this country in search of a better future for themselves, their parents, and the future generations of their family. Even though immigrants come to the United States for a positive reason, 1.8 million refugees fled their countries in search of a more safe life. The United States should actively promote a more open border to allow both refugees and immigrants to enter. An open border is a border that allows people to freely move from country to country with any limitations such as the checking of passports and personal belongings. Only 43 of the 193 countries in the world have an open border, which is a little over twenty percent of the world.…
Illegal immigration is a huge problem that must be resolved as quickly as possible. For some who might not know, illegal immigration is when someone crosses the borders of another country without legal permission to stay there. Illegal immigration is currently being widely discussed due to the Syrian refugee crisis, which has left them with no choice but to seek illegal immigration to safer countries. Those who are supposedly “looking for a better life” are called the victims. Illegal immigration is considered a crime, but not for the victims. They choose to illegally migrate, and that’s why they know they have to face the inconveniences and circumstances in the trip. On the other hand, the authorities think illegal immigration is a crime…
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America, “The Land of Opportunity,” attracts many. Individuals that are drawn to America and its benefits include tourists and even illegal immigrants or “Undocumented Immigrants.” Immigration refers to the act of journeying to a country with the intent to stay permanently. The United States offers legal admission but the process can often prove to be tedious and cumbersome. In an attempt to bypass the U.S. legal system, individuals may resort to unlawful access to the country. Immigration should be encouraged because diversity makes for a stronger, more unique country, but it should not be done so in an unlawful and inappropriate manner including one that hinders Americanism.…
Immigration has been an ongoing debate in the United States for a long time. Every year, there is a growing number of immigrants arriving in the U.S to find a place of refuge while others just want to achieve the American Dream. The American Dream is the idea that people should have the opportunity to succeed despite their circumstances. However, not everyone that enter the United States do so legally. Many do so illegally by being smuggled or overstaying their visit to a friend or family member in the U.S. As a result, the U.S government has made an immense effort to protect the border by ensuring that only the people legally permitted to enter the U.S. can do so. According to the Census Bureau “immigrants added more than 22 million people to the U.S population in the last decade, equal to 80 percent of total population growth.” Many argue that this large number of immigrants has been a result of lack of or poor border security as well as a broken immigration system but that is not always the case.…
One of the most controversial political issues of today is that of illegal immigrants from Mexico. Illegal immigration into the United States is a problem that should be stopped, as it is unfair to both Americans and to the people of the country from which they illegally immigrated. It is thought that the majority of illegal aliens residing in the U.S. are Mexicans (Anderson 55). Roy Beck clarifies the situation by stating, “The national consensus is that the United States should be a post-mass immigration country has included most leaders of business, religion, labor, academia, and social work. “Illegal immigration from Mexico must stop by means of different policies and other methods of prevention, because the effects on both Mexico and the United States are predominately unfavorable. Whether the illegally take jobs, the continued influx or illegal immigrants promotes disrespect for the law and seriously limits our ability to control out immigration policy.…
In 2008, about 8,000 were apprehended at the border; last year there were nearly 24,500, mostly coming from Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras.” The numbers immigration crossing the border are still high but not as high when Nazario when she published the book “Enrique’s Journey.” In a book review a the writer says “For example, Nazario reports that in 2001, an estimated 48,000 children from Central America and Mexico entered the U.S. without their parents and without legal authorization” (p. 265). This shows the rate of how…
Immigration Reform and the Economic Impact of Tax Revenues DeVry University Immigration Reform The occurrence of undocumented or illegal immigration and immigration policy reform is a highly contested issue in the United States today. The US Census Bureau surveyed in 2010 that there were over 309 million people in the United States. The numbers of immigrants were surveyed to be about 40 million and it is estimated that about 11 million undocumented immigrants are in this country. The population of immigrants in California is the largest in the nation, with over twenty-five percent of all immigrants living here. While being registered as an Independent and primarily voting as a Republican, I have been against…
Jamaal Weatherspoon English 049 Professor Schuur 3/12/13 Research Prompt The data accumulated within my research paper is to inform readers how society is brought up to reject Hispanic and Latino immigrants rather than implement them within our economy where both parties are able to benefit.…
4. What are the risks and the benefits of migrating? The migration population faces an enormity risk, which many are willing to face to an opportunity of the American dream. The risks of migration, to start before they leave the country many of them have to sell what little they have or acquire more debt to travel. Migrates may travel with smugglers, or by themselves. Smugglers services are very expensive for many of them migrants, in the majority of the cases traveling with smugglers is not a guaranty that they won't be kidnapped, robbed, raped, left behind or death. While traveling, they face death on the tracks of the train The Beast ( La Bestia); many migrate get on, or they face the heat of desserts. For the ones that do complete their journey arriving at the U.S they or have to work hiding their legal status to provide their families with a better quality of…
One of the main reasons many people from various countries decide to immigrate to the United States, is because they want a better life for themselves or for their children. When deciding to do this they must prepare themselves to leave everything they know and risk their lives, in order to migrate to a new foreign country. They leave their families, their children, and their valuable possessions, but to them it will all be worth it. During these dangerous journey’s, they face every possible danger you can think of. The ways in which they are able to get over into the states is very risky, they sometimes use homemade boats or tubes, stowing away in shipping containers, or even hiring a smuggler to get them across the border. These people are desperate and will do anything to get…
Illegal immigration has continuously been the subject of national discussion. Illegal immigration can either be successful in the US or it can be unfortunate for the US. With the increase of economic difference among the populations of third-world countries and the improper distribution of wealth, illegal immigration has been unsuccessful in…
Fanta Koita English ENGL 91 Dr. Jason Buchanan November 15, 2013 Vargas Outlaw For many decades, immigration has been a major controversy in America. The Majority of immigrants come to America in hope of a better life, but once here immigrants face a series of obstacles. Some of these obstacles are: Migration, lack of proper documents, and financial issues. These obstacles have made it difficult for illegal immigrants to gain their citizenship, but despite the struggles and hardships they have to go through it is still possible for them to overcome the obstacles and pursue their dreams.…