Immigration Restrictions In America

For many years, Immigration restrictions have been a major social issue that affects the United States in so many ways. This review argues against U.S. immigration restrictions. The U.S. stance on immigration policies will need to be reevaluated as it has been in the passed. Many believe Amnesty is a practical and just solution and should not be taken lightly. Granting Amnesty will be best for the U.S. economy and illegal immigrants. This review will also show it is time the United States government pass another Amnesty act similar to the IRCA (Immigration Reform and Control Act also known as the Simpson-Mazzoli act) passed in 1986. It will also reveal that some Americans are against illegal immigration and want the government to end it. It
The legislative plan that would allow illegal aliens currently residing in the U.S. to apply for citizenship is called Amnesty. Amnesty should be granted because it’s a practical solution and should not be served as punishment towards immigrants. Granting Amnesty for the over 12 million illegal immigrants living in the United States today will only boost the United States economy (Pawlick, Immigration Restrictions 2007) and bring stabilization to it. Illegal immigration is a widespread social issue that affects the United States nationwide. There are millions of illegal immigrants living in the United States today that contributes to the economy but with restrictions. To elaborate on that a little more, many illegal aliens (as they’re commonly referred to) uses fictitious documents to work, open bank accounts, drive, and basically survive in the United
There will be no additional cost to U.S. taxpayers if immigrants are allowed access to these services. Many illegal immigrants use emergency rooms services when seeking medical attention because they do not have the necessary insurance to see a primary care physician. Going to the emergency room could be very expensive for illegal immigrants. When legalized, they could use social services and even obtain better jobs that give them access to medical insurance through their employer. Population growth plays a vital role in having a strong and healthy economy, and at present rates, immigrants and their decedents will account for over 50 percent of U.S. population in the next 4 decades or more. When the baby boom generation begins to retire, immigrants will play a vital role in fulfilling the country's human capital deficit. Within 2 decades, immigrants and their decedents will account for most of the labor force growth in the U.S. As a counterpoint, a majority of Americans oppose illegal immigration and feels it’s detrimental to the United States (Bowman, 2007). Americans also feels immigrants are getting a free ride and that the government must end it immediately. Americans feel the immigrants are taking their jobs, because most illegal workers will settle for lower paying jobs due