Arguments Against Illegal Immigration

Immigration has been an essential but disruptive aspect of the people and the political state of the United States; however, debates related to immigration and its benefits are intensified significantly. Opposing immigration keeps ranting on how government should exercise better law to control over the people entering into the States from the foreign land. One of the most buzzed argument is that American citizen is unemployed because immigrants stole their jobs and disrupted the economy (Hoban, 2017). Also, an appeal to National security and vulnerability after several terrorist attacks all over the world and also to the government to keep track and maintain the no. of immigrants to create a safer environment (Cafaro, 2009). However, the contrary to these arguments have often been proven right. The pattern of the immigration shows that the contribution of the immigrants has resulted in an economic boost that cannot be overlooked by the government.

Daily, law enforcement will stop a Hispanic/Latino for doing something “suspicious” when it is consider the norm for another ethnicity. For example, in Arizona, Hispanics/ Latinos were targets of racial profiling; they were being stopped by law enforcement to verify their legal status. In this it is necessary to point out that not a single white person lives under the constant fear of being a suspect for being at the wrong place at the wrong time because minorities such as Hispanics/ Latinos or Blacks will consider accountable of it according to Latino Policy and Issues Brief by Abel Valenzuela, Hispanic score of 0.77 under of the sub-index of criminal justice. This sub-index is composed of measuring “equality before the law and arrest” (Valenzuela). This demonstrates the inequality among the system that is meant to protect

It appears that Senator Rob Portman is a bit more open to the idea of supporting immigration reforms in a positive way. He voted no against the bill that require hospitals to report illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. That bill had the intention to place restrictions on those who came in and were not documented aliens. It would be possible to deny them care and have employers be held financially responsible for the patient if so. This is a big factor pertaining to businesses. While I do believe that all immigrants should be here legally, I don't think that if they are severely injured that they should be denied any type of care that could save their lives. He also voted to extend the period in which illegal aliens could stay in the

One of the biggest arguments of people who are against immigration reform is that they say immigrants just come here to benefit from Temporary Assistant for Needy Families (TANF) but in reality white people and African Americans are the ethnic groups that receive more benefits. Sean R. Hogan is Associate Professor at the University of Fullerton that teaches social welfare policy. He states that 52.9 percent of African Americans use (TANF). Subsequent to African Americans is the Caucasian with 19.5 percent of people using (TANF). In reality Hispanics only use 17.2 percent – lower than African Americans and Caucasian (Hogan). This demonstrates that immigrants are here to work, to make of this country a better place, not to ask for benefits. Another

Illegal immigrants help boost the United States economy by paying some taxes. Like American citizens, illegal immigrants may pay local, state, and federal taxes including sales tax that helps support government services that they may not be able to access (Ewing 9). Since more American citizens are becoming aware of the benefits of an education, openings are being created for illegal immigrants in low paying jobs (Nadadur 1037-1052). Americans, unlike illegal immigrants, have more diverse careers. Aliens are more concentrated in specific job areas, resulting in a decrease in immigrant labor cost. This helps boost the United States’ economy (Carter 777-795). Of the approximate eleven million illegal immigrants in the U.S., most work in labor intensive jobs. Careers such as construction and agriculture tend to attract illegal aliens and they account for about twenty-five percent of the work force in these areas (Ewing 9). Ben Bernanke, chairman of the Federal Reserve admits that illegal immigrants help improve the United States economy and does not suggest turning them away (qtd. in Quindlen 90). Anna Quindlen, in her article “Newcomers By Numbers,” agrees with Bernanke and believes that immigrants are the factor that helps keep prices low. She also adds that immigrants are not causing American citizens unemployment, but are simply taking the low wage jobs that citizens are not willing to do and even boosting the economy (90).

economy.” In other words illegal immigrants are keeping labor standards in the country from eroding. The economy has its ups and downs with or without the undocumented labor. Cheap labor does not meant displacement for average Americans; it means that illegal aliens are doing the work that citizens reject to do and that needs to be done. Employers will here whoever applies for a job. In any case, which companies hire illegal immigrants? What do they produce? And what kind of services to they provide to society? In addition Illegal immigrants do not drain the U.S. social services. Few observations, by Julian L. Simon, demonstrate the little use of social services in the undocumented community; for example, illegal immigrants are typically young adults who need relatively little health care and they are afraid of being apprehended if they apply at government offices. If illegal immigrants receive free public services, they are only a small proportion. The legacy procreated by undocumented aliens in America, is in fact American. Ben Wattenberg, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise institute, points out that the birth rate in the United States and other Western nations has been decreasing; lower

higher security at air ports when flights arrive from other countries. Statistics show that every 4/10 immigrants that come to the U.S. undocumented come over by plane and then stay even after their visa expires (Ramos, 2017). When Ramos told Trump about these facts he did not believe him (2017). We could invest money into a system to better monitor when these visas expire and make sure they go back to Mexico when they are supposed to. They could also be taking boats across the Gulf of Mexico and coming into Texas or Florida or any other state that has ocean access. We have effectively reduced one of the major ways that illegal immigrants get in, now we need to look at other areas we need to secure. There is a small amount that do come across the land that has no barriers to stop them, but we could have some higher

Hanson stated that unauthorized immigrants are important source of low skilled U.S labor force and the Majority of unauthorized immigrants are in low-skilled jobs. He says:

Immigration has become a big topic once again, due to President Trump trying to take down DACA, a way that former President Obama had issued to protect DREAMers against deportation. There are those who are anti-immigration because those individuals believe that undocumented aliens don’t belong in their country and that only those who were born in the US should be the only one living in the US, and others who believe that no matter what country you come from doesn’t matter. “Anti-immigration forces wanted to avoid at all cost the perception that they were opposing immigration reform based purely on xenophobia” (94). So, then the next step of organizations that are anti-immigration are to take action and do what they do best, tell a lie, to cover up the truth and so more harsh consequences are taken when debating about what the next step is for immigrants and its policy about immigration.

Immigration is not only beneficial to the United States, but is a vital component of what the country is made up of. The United States of America was founded on immigration several hundred years ago when individuals and their families left their home countries for various different reasons. Immigration is defined as “the movement of people from one country into another, for residential rather than visiting purposes, which may be for a number of reasons,” (QUOTE). Some of the reasons that people do immigrate to the United States are for economic, familial, personal, and social reasons. Many individuals come to this country to find a job, support their children or families, or provide better education for their children, among many other things. Regardless of the reason, Christians are called to have mercy and be compassionate toward immigrants as outlined in several different Biblical scriptures. Christians have a moral duty to look after the needs of their neighbors, and by allowing for more open borders, this can be accomplished. It is important to examine immigration from several different perspectives, especially from the Wesleyan Quadrilateral. The Wesleyan Quadrilateral is an important component to apply to any controversial topic because it causes one to see their worldview from four different perspectives: scripture, tradition, reason, and experience. These elements bring a fulfilling understanding of Christianity and

You know what? You’re right, if we don’t remember the past it is doomed to repeat itself. Guess what? It’s already happening again. Yeah, I get that the land was ‘invaded’ by Europeans colonizers, but now we have to deal with an invasion of ILLEGALS coming through the southern borders. I don’t mind diversity. I don’t mind LEGAL immigrants. But illegals are A BIG NO NO! You don’t think Natives migrated to this land as well? Yes, EVERYBODY IS AN IMMIGRANT. But today we have laws and regulation about immigration that must be enforced. And comparing Trump to Hitler is a ludicrous comparison. Sorry but we need that wall. But hey, I have my opinion you have yours.

Foreigners that go across international borders, breaking immigration laws are illegal immigrants. America is known as “the land of opportunity”, resulting in this influx of people arriving illegally, many of the times undetected. This law is designed to better the economy, education, and welfare of most individuals. The discord between multiple opposing groups is constant because of the issue. Although some argue that illegal immigration can aid the economy, contribute to biodiversity, and the steps to become legal in the US are excessive, there still is the threat of terrorism, they take jobs away from Americans, and can harm the economy, which is why we should take action against illegal immigration, simultaneously enforcing a solution. Some individuals think we should alter the process too be a citizen. I agree with this, because it is a lengthy and complicated process a solution should be found to please both opposing sides.

The issue of illegal immigrants has raised heated debate in the U.S., after President Trump clarified his stand on immigration. He maintained that under his plan, there is no legalization path for the illegal immigrants that reside here currently, unless it is that they have served in the armed forces. Presently, it is estimated that there are over 11 million illegal / undocumented immigrants in the United States. He plans to have them deported and once returned home, then may they apply for re-entry. The 1952 Act of Immigration and Nationality, defines illegal immigrants also known as illegal aliens as individuals who are not U.S. nationals or citizens. Some of these undocumented people, have lived in the U.S. for many years and even raised families here. Although, some may argue that the illegal immigrants are a burden to the nation's economy and keep wages lower. They have contributed towards building this country for decades and significantly contribute to state taxes. I feel it would be impractical and inhumane to deport all illegal immigrants. The U.S. government should offer the illegal aliens a path to obtain citizenship or legal residency.

In the public’s mind, the undocumented — the people living here without permission from the American government — are Hispanic, mostly Mexican and crossed the southwestern border in secret. (NY Times, 2017) This is true to a great degree. It is far easier to cross the southern border than it is to raft or fly into the country. The United States of America was founded with immigrants and the idea that here, in this great land, people could enjoy the freedoms and liberties that immigrants sought after in the first place. With over 11 million illegal immigrants already in the United States of America and at least a third of that amount able to gain access to the country annually, there is no doubt that illegal immigration can have an extensive effect on the country as we know it. Furthermore, illegal immigration can have many negative effects on the population, as well as the country and what is offered all together. The strain illegal immigration puts on the countries resources by way of over population, the effects it has on taxes and the growing drug related crime is some of the concerns and problems with illegal immigration.

Opposing views claim that immigration equals to high unemployment among natives and national economic problems. Many immigrants are low skilled and in the last two decades have admitted to not having a high school diploma. According to Politico Magazine “because disproportionate percentage of immigrants have few skills, it is low-skilled American workers, including many blacks and Hispanics, who have suffered most from this wage dip.” (Stauffer Web). In the last few years immigrants have increased the low skilled workforce by twenty five percent. However,