Essay on Two Sides of the Illegal Immigration Issue

There are few topics in America today that are more hotly debated than immigration. Because of our nation’s economy and current leadership, immigration seems to be a much more sensitive topic in today’s society than ever before. From the time our country was founded, people have immigrated to America for a better life. In an effort to escape religious persecution, war, or just to have better opportunities for their family, immigrants have tried to make their homes within the borders of the United States. Illegal immigration has reached epic proportion and everyone can agree that a solution is long overdue. Although many states

Illegal immigration is one of the United States’ most controversial subjects. Many Americans strongly believe that people who come across the border illegally without proper documentation should be deported instead of be given the chance to become a citizen of one of the most highly privileged and profitable countries in the world. They think that illegal immigrants are exploiting the system and taking money that belongs only to U.S. citizens. However, opposing viewpoints would argue that illegal immigration is beneficial to the economy of the United States because of the fact that there is additional tax revenue, an increase in low-cost labor and also an increase in money circulation. This (Illegal) American Life brings up both sides of

Today in the United States, illegal immigrants has become a subject that has left many people upset and angry of the view on deportation. Unfortunately at the cost of personal relationships and attachments with friends and family. Yet in 1947,Helbert Leyman hit the topic of immigration right on the head by saying,“ We are a nation of immigrants. It is immigrants who brought to this land the skills of their hands and brains to make of it a beacon of opportunity and hope for all men (Messener,et al, 127).” Immigrants hands built this country of ours, what it is today. Fast Forward sixty-six years to the present, and these words by Herbert Lehman still ring true today. Our government should closely regulate the flow of immigrants into the

Throughout the history of the United States, immigration has become a part of our country’s issue which bean centuries ago. The issue of undocumented immigrates has become the primary focus in this year’s election. Undocumented immigrants are foreign born people who lack a right to be in the United States, having either entered without inspection or stayed beyond the expiration date of a visa or other status. Undocumented immigrants are seen as double edged sword. When people move into an area, legally or not, it can also mean that there will be more consumers and potential workers, but it can also mean fewer jobs for locals. Large numbers of immigrants and their families cannot help but have a significant impact on the cultural, political,

In the midst of dealing with numerous immigrants a lot of confusion and lack of understanding the whole situation is created. A lack of understanding leads to numerous questions being asked. Questions such as where do illegal immigrants come from? Why do illegals come to the United States? And how do illegal immigrants make it into the United States? Immigrants can come from all sorts of different continents and countries. However it 's most often that immigrants come from third world countries with struggling economies. Struggling countries like Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, along with many others. Reaching the United States is not easy, and illegals begin their journey with much risk. With the risk illegals face, good reasons are required to consider the journey. In the countries they are leaving, illegals face many dangers from drug cartels and massive corruption in both the local and federal governments. As much as many immigrants try to better their lives in their home countries, they often face massive struggles

Furthermore, the proper outlook here is one where we acknowledge that we have these potentially undocumented individuals living and working in the United States, and they aren’t going be be removed all at once, so while these individuals are here, why not give them the necessary tools and programs to allow them to function as productive members of society without restriction. In many of our readings, we’ve witnessed legislation that has also played a role in the deterred success of illegal immigrants and those here legally. Legislation such as barring immigrants from being able to acquire driving license or being able to receive healthcare benefits are laws that not only hurt the immigrant population, but also the American population.

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 immigration was an issue in the past and is a pressing problem in the present. The U.S. Government has been trying to find a resolution to this issue for years. The United States approved the Immigration Reform and Control Act in 1986, which allowed the American Government to punish American companies that consciously employed illegal immigrants (Nadadur 1037-1052). The United States’ Government Immigration Reform and Control Act has been unsuccessful in controlling illegal immigration. It is estimated that illegal immigration into the U.S. has a yearly interval of three hundred fifty thousand people (Rousmaniere 24-25). It is apparent that the 1986 act was not able to keep a handle on illegal immigration. Illegal immigration

More than 11 Million Illegal immigrants continue to cross the U.S. borders, costing taxpayers roughly $113 Billion estimated by the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR). Illegal Immigration is a major controversy for Americans on whether Immigrants should be allowed to stay or get deported. Many people believe Illegal immigrants should be allowed to stay because it’s beneficial to the country. Others oppose on that thought because they feel illegal aliens are unreliable and bring America down. Illegal Immigrants are taking away the lives of American citizens and should not be given equal opportunities without being legalized first.

Each year about 2.5 million Illegal immigrants attempt to cross the border, only about 100,000 and less make it through. Illegal immigrants come to America for a better life. They have gradually increased over time since the 1800’s. Illegal immigrants can come from all parts of the world, but most them come from spanish speaking countries (South and Central America). Most Americans believe illegal immigrants are a problem to the U.S.. Also, Illegal immigrants are believed to be bringing crime, but that 's only a small percent of them. One act committed by a criminal cannot be used to judge all virtuous men and women. There are different ways to enter the U.S. illegally, the basic and the only methods are by land, sea, and even air (airplane). The most commonly used method is by land, crossing by land allows the migrator to have a higher chance of succeeding. A high amount of migrants come to America for a better job opportunity and/or escaping criminal activity back in their home country. Although the reason for their arrival is constantly repeated to most Americans, they still don’t understand the situation. Illegal immigrants are stilled leered by many Americans, so deportation becomes a possible solution. Deportation could decrease their population, but it could open a gap to another issue, the U.S. economy. The U.S. economy is something delicate, something that can’t be played around with. Investing in deporting illegal immigrants won’t do anything positive for the

Vigorous debates about immigration policy have been part of U.S. history since the first settlers began arriving from Europe (Novas, 1994; Kessler, 2001; Reichman, 2006). Those who favor more stringent restrictions on entry to the country, and greater penalties for violating those restrictions, argue that it is necessary for the safety and economic security of our nation and to preserve jobs for U.S. born workers (Camarota, 2011). Those who favor more leniency, and even amnesty for those in the U.S. without legal documentation, argue that the U.S. should maintain its standing as a nation of immigrants where everyone is welcome and where differences add value to the economy and our quality of life (National Council of La Raza, 2008). In today 's heated debates, immigrants from Mexico, Central and South America are most often at the center of the controversy (Camarota, 2011; National Council of La Raza, 2008) as sixty-two percent (62%) of undocumented immigrants living in the U.S. are originally from Mexico, and another twelve percent (12%) from other Spanish-speaking countries of South and Central America (Hoeffer, Rytina, & Baker, 2010).

With over 11 million immigrants in the United States illegally, the issue of illegal immigrants continue to divide America. “The high level of illegal immigration from the Southern border and other Latin American countries has fueled continuing debate about U.S immigration policies” (Carrosco). The majority of those who enter the country illegally are here to find a better future or as we call it the American Dream. According to the Pew research center, “The number of unauthorized immigrants in 2007 was 12.2 million and this number has dropped to 11.3 million by 2014” (Immigration and Migration)…The number of undocumented immigrants has been decline over years. As more and more undocumented immigrants pour into this country, stricter laws are

The United States’ immigration system has several flaws that no one seems to know how to address. There have been several attempts to correct these flaws like accommodating immigrants with the Dream Act and trying to eliminate illegal entries into the U.S by spending billions of dollars on border patrol. However, there are flaws in those attempts also. For example, according to Daniel Gonzalez, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) recipients are having a hard time finding jobs and, in some states, are prohibited from getting a drivers license. Also, the billions of dollars that have been poured into increased border patrol “reduced but did not stop unauthorized entries” (Mae M. Ngai). Perhaps the flaws in the U.S. immigration system are present because the attempts to fix them contradict one another. Congress tries to make border patrol stricter, but yet attempt to accommodate undocumented immigrants. Nevertheless, these contradictions should be brought to the attention of the public and even Congress for three reasons: the U.S. have attempted to accommodate migrants, but their actions are severely flawed, there is too much money being spent on border patrol, but illegal entry still exists and is somewhat encouraged, and the House of Representatives and Senate can’t agree on how to approach the issue. These are issues that both current and future migrants and immigrants should care about because they should be accommodated in a way that is easy for them to live the

Illegal immigration has been a controversial issue that has benefitted and harmed the country in several ways; however, many issues dealing with the subject have transformed the future for America dramatically. Although the United States has absorbed and benefitted from the contributions of the undocumented, their presence has imposed harm to the country’s economy and political stability. They have taken over American jobs by retrieving several advantages that come along with the country’s policies, as well as harming the country by not assimilating to the culture and sustaining their identities. The influx of immigrants from other parts of the world has prompted an overwhelming change in society and the immigrants themselves due to more opportunities available in the United States. These immigrants have different motives for entering the country, hoping to obtain a better life in the land of opportunities. There is a greater chance of freedom, protection, and benefits, which are a priority to the migrants to achieve the American dream. Although the immigrants are advancing to achieve their goals, the government is advancing towards stabilizing the overcrowding population due to the hazards caused to the environment and the country. Many of these aliens have aspirations and hopes for a better future in this country, and they do not plan to harm it. On the other hand, some are a threat, but they come to reach that goal of self- independence and a new opening of opportunities.

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.