The War Of The United States

Illegal immigration has plagued the United States since immigration laws were created, and has worsened in recent history. Since Ronald Reagan’s Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 provided amnesty for 3 million illegal aliens in exchange for increased border security, millions of people have entered the country illegally. Over the past 30 years, the illegal immigrant population of the country has more than doubled from 5 million in 1986 to over 11.5 million in 2015. It has become one of the most controversial political issues in America. While not every undocumented alien is a bad or dangerous person, illegal immigrants in general are a national security threat, harmful to the economy, and a burden on the social welfare system. The best solution to the illegal alien problem is to secure and enforce the border, purge American territory of every person unlawfully trespassing upon it, and reform the immigration system to make it easier for foreigners to enter the United States legally like people have done for centuries.

In President Obama’s executive order speech to the nation, he discussed three major solutions to fixing our nation’s disastrous immigration problem. His first solution was to increase the amount of resources and law enforcement personal at the border so we can control the flow of illegal crossings and celerity their return. Next, his second solution involved making it easier for intelligent or high skilled immigrants to stay in the United States and contribute to our economy. Finally, his third solution mentioned that the United States shall take the steps needed to deal

In 2011, it was calculated that over 40 million immigrants lived within the United States (figure 1-1). Among those forty million individuals, a reported 11.1 million are illegal (figure 1-2)1. It is clear that we need to create a plan of attack to address this large number of people living in this country illegally. There are essentially three avenues that we could travel down in order to complete this task. Either the United States could provide an easier path for citizenship for these people, or we could allow them to stay in the country without becoming citizens through work visas or permits. The third option is to increase the level of enforcement and implement laws that would assist in the deportation of these

Immigration and deportation reformation has been one of the hot topics in the 2016 election. Many have chosen which candidate to vote for based on their point of view on immigration and deportation matters. Some supported Donald Trump because he promised to deport all illegal immigrants if he becomes president while others supported Hillary Clinton because she was against mass deportation. In most cases, mass deportation threat has been focused on illegal Mexican immigrants; being the largest group of illegal immigrants and the proximity of Mexico to the U.S. They have been labelled as criminals, rapists, and drug dealers and some have suggested that they should all the deported first. In a population of about 11.3 million illegal immigrants in the U.S., and a population of over 6 million Mexicans, it is evident that a mass deportation scheme will affect them most. However, it can also be proven that illegal Mexican immigrants contribute to the economy more than any other illegal immigrants. Providing a pathway to citizenship for law abiding illegal Mexican immigrants and deporting only treacherous ones will not only improve the U.S.’s international relationship, it will also help keep families together and keep hardworking immigrants who contribute to the country’s economy.

The 2016 presidential election and the now 2017 president, has struck fear in many Americans, especially immigrants; both legal and illegal. Immigration has been one of the top headlines throughout President Donald Trump’s presidency. Many immigrants feared for their lives. They did not know what to expect if Trump were to become president, but now, the fear of being kicked out of America or even being restricted from coming back to America with a green card, has increased. While we still have other issues surrounding us, immigration plays a key factor in causing mayhem in our society.

Immigration has always been a very controversial topic in the United States but ever since President Donald Trump was elected, the fear of what will happen to the twelve million illegal immigrants—foreigners who enters the U.S without an entry, visa or inspection, has turned into a shadow to every single one of them. They are the target to individuals who believe they are the problem with this country, and wish they were gone. But Immigrants have strengthened the country economy by helping with the growth of domestic products and the creation of new businesses, which creates more employment. thus, they should be able to live here without the fear of being deported.

The United States is a country which declares that all men are created equal and that they are given unalienable rights. Unfortunately, the way the government treats immigrants reflects a different understanding of the Declaration of Independence. Immigrants are victims of persecution, banning, and discrimination. For instance, the new policies for immigration include the “Muslim ban.” Several Muslims from six particular nations traveled to the United States, but before they could depart from the airport, the officers did not let them into the country. Even the Muslims with legal residency were prohibited the entrance.

According to CNN, as of 2012, there are currently more than eleven million undocumented immigrants living in the United States. The top three countries that these individuals previously resided in were Mexico, El Salvador and Guatemala. This doesn’t include the sudden influx of Syrian refugees that have fled their country for fear of their lives and for fear of their family’s’ lives. With each new Presidency, comes a new plan put in place to curb the amount of immigrants flooding into our country. With problem solving, comes a process in order to figure out the best plan of action to put forward.

Immigration is constantly the subject of debate among Americans. Is it wrong or is it right? Should they stay or should they go? The fact of the matter is approximately 10.8 million undocumented immigrants are currently in the United States who either entered illegally or entered legally on a temporary visa/green card but have overstayed. A lot of people leave there home countries in search of a better life. In the eyes of immigrants the United States is viewed as the land of hope, everyone is in search of the “American dream”. Some United States citizens view immigrants as a threat to their security due to the past terrorist attacks and crime rates among immigrants but in all actuality U.S. born adult male citizens are incarcerated over two-and-a-half times greater than that of immigrants/foreign born men.

The way immigration is currently being addressed is by cracking down any illegal immigrants at the border. In the article of “The White House- Issues of Immigration,” says that if anyone is attempting to cross over the border without being undocumented will be sent right back (Immigration). With border protection this will be one way to help with illegal immigrants who are trying to cross over. The only way this will work if border control is on top of protecting the borders from people who cross over. Another way is by deporting people who are a threat to the safety of others and who can be bring danger to families in the U.S. It mentions that he [President Obama] “has directed immigration enforcement to place anyone suspected of terrorism, violent criminals, gang members” and anyone who has crossed over the borders and is placed at “top of deportation priority list” (Immigration).

There were 11.3 million unauthorized immigrants in the United States in 2014 ("5 Facts about Illegal Immigration in the U.S." 1). Every year, thousands of people from all around the world leave their homes, cities, and countries for various reasons: they run from the oppression of their government, they run for religious freedom, they run for safety from war, or they run for economic freedom. These individuals are all looking for one thing, a better and safer place to live out their lives.

The United States of America has always been a refuge where poor and oppressed people from the far corners of the world can come to begin a new life. Much of the nation’s allure to prospective immigrants is in its promise of equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, creed, or color. But the pressures of rising unemployment rates, congested cities, a crippled healthcare system, and national debt skyrocketing out of control have caused America to defend her borders against the influx of immigrants that threaten her already ailing economy. Still, despite all the heightened security measures incorporated in recent decades, a steady stream of immigrants continue to enter the country illegally. The Washington Times reports that there are

Immigration restrictions draw domestic attention on how to deal with increased cases of terrorism in the United States. In the short essay, “Safety through Immigration Control” by Mark Krikorian, he emphasizes the necessity of the controlling the numbers of immigrants entering the United States to prevent any homefront attacks. Another short essay, “Not Your Homeland” by Edwidge Danticat, complains about how immigrants face severe conditions when they are under suspicion of being terrorists. Although both authors recognize and address the United States’ immigration issues, Krikorian focuses on the process of tightening the immigration policies to restrict the mobility of terrorism in the United States, while Danticat calls for the need of attention to the immigrants who been mistreated under the immigration system.

The world was created with the intent that every person might inhabit it and live freely and for the most part most of the people do just that; live freely with little to no restrictions. Yet, there is a small percentage that is oppressed, not openly, not publicly but in the shadows. In this country everyone comes from a line of immigrants. Every settler, every missionary, every pilgrim came to the New World as an immigrant, one who comes to live permanently in a foreign country due to oppression, religious freedom, or to pursue a better life. Yet a pressing issue that has taken a high level of importance in the political and social spectrums is the issue of immigration, how to prevent future immigrants from entering America

Immigration has been the leading discussing topic of today’s modern prospective on what our National Security should be shifted towards. Although not a violent or frightening security issue but it could turn into one, immigration does have the potential of allowing the wrong people into the country. In order to protect the citizens of the United States, certain measures must be implemented and should not be looked at as discriminatory but as protective and defensive.