Executive Order

As he pointed in a statement released by the White House, “DACA is an unconstitutional exercise of authority; failure to enforce the laws in the past has put our nation at risk of crime, violence and terrorism.” (The New York Times) The controversy between legal status and who are considered citizens of the United States only demonstrates the flaws and complexity of the US constitution. Politicians have been taken advantage of the mistakes portrayed in the constitution as a way to manipulate laws and actions from a racist point view as we are

(WEN) - Two weeks ago President Donald Trump signed an executive order to support immigration enforcement and punish local governments that don't comply with federal authorities. This includes potentially taking away funding for any city that deems itself a sanctuary city.

An all-consuming fear and uncertainty continues to spread among Latino communities nationwide, after hundreds of immigrants continue to get arrested during ICE raids across the U.S. Fear continues to grow among the Latino community in Morristown, N.J., as President Trump has made it clear that he would stick with his deportation force plan. According to the last Census, Hispanics make 34.1% of the population in Morristown, N.J., and it’s estimated that one-third of the 34.1% are illegal immigrants. Amid chaos and outcry, Morristown’s mayor, police chief, community faith leaders, among other city leaders gathered with community members on Feb. 25 in Morristown, N.J. at Millburn Town Hall to discuss the new immigration law and the potential challenges

The executive Order was passed by President Obama and he being part of the Democratic Party, will benefit them when voting time comes. According to estimates from the 2013 ACS, it states that, “the U.S. immigrant population stood at more than 41.3 million, or 13 percent, of the total U.S. population of 316.1 million.” Latino voters make up 8% of the nation’s voters according to exit polls. 25 million are eligible voters and their support will mainly lean towards Democrats. Latinos have played an important role in helping President Obama win the presidency in both of his races. The center’s 2014 National Survey of Latinos suggest that, “Two-thirds (66%) of Latino registered voters say passing new immigration legislation soon is extremely or very important”. To conclude, Obama’s strategy to win over the substantial Latino vote will serve to the Democratic advantage in future

The newly indicted President of the United States, Donald Trump had made an executive order to create an immigrant ban to prevent immigrants from entering and returning to the United States. Shortly after signed the order there was chaos due to Trumps lack of communication; Trump had signed the order as the official's were still discussing it. To continue, when the order was set Custom border control had received orders, however, they were quite unsure of what to do, more questions continue to raise about why trump had singed this order and why he was so quick to fulfill it. Officials of the Whitehouse had defended Trump's decision for the order and his reasoning for it.

There are currently 11 million undocumented immigrants living, working, and raising families in the United States. It is obvious that something needs to be done about this problem (Passel). However, when a bipartisan reform bill passed from the Senate to the House of Representatives, the House refused to consider it (Kim). In response, on November 20, 2014, President Obama declared that he had taken action by making an executive order that will fix America’s flawed immigration system. The proposed executive action offers a legal reprieve and perhaps work permits to some of the undocumented parents of U.S. citizens and permanent residents, expand the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) program, and strengthen border security. Many

The United States has had numerous presidents varying in political parties, beliefs, and ethical values. And in a country as diverse in race, religion, and culture as the U.S. is, it does not come as surprise that the country has yet to elect a president in which everyone supports. Every president has their flaws and every action of the White House is controversial and scrutinized. Martin Luther King Jr. once said “The ultimate measure of a man is not of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy”. With every presidency comes controversies which can define the legacy of that president and their impact on the country. Following more present day presidencies, President Donald Trump’s executive order on immigration is an extremely controversial topic around the world right now. Using an executive order President Trump has temporarily banned travel from seven countries.

On Tuesday president Trump called an end to the Obama program “DACA” and urges Congress to make a replacement before he begins removing the rights and the protection of “DACA” will end in six months. This means if congress doesn’t make a replacement then they will all be deported back to their home country. In March as many as 800 thousand people brought to the United States illegally as children will be eligible for deportation. The five-year-old policy allows them to remain without immediate deportation from the country and gives them the ability to work. Trump and his attorney, announced the change at the Justice Department, arguing that those that have entered the country illegally are lawbreakers who hurt Americans by taking

Our President Barack Obama recently made changes to our immigration policy. He announced some major changes to the United States immigration policies. President Obamas recent changes was made through executive action. The executive action included a series of steps towards fixing our immigration policies. According to a guide to the immigration “The series of changes updates relies on the expansion of successfully implemented programs, enhanced efforts to coordinate immigration enforcement and benefit policies across agencies, and attempts to use immigration as a tool of economic and social change.”(A guide to immigration). The President executive action would retool critical aspects of the immigration system. It would change how we enforce

On November 20, 2014, President Obama signaled a significant turn in U.S. immigration policy. Acknowledging Congress's failure to adopt a comprehensive overhaul of the nation's "broken immigration system," the President announced measures to "help make our immigration system fairer and more just." (1) The centerpiece of the announcement was a program allowing certain illegal immigrants with children who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents "to apply to stay in this country temporarily without fear of

Donald Trump might be the main subject in this topic because as a president he is responsible about the future of this country, but he doesn’t deal just with one problem, of course he doesn’t; however, immigration seems to be one of his favorite because since his camping to become president, he made everything clear what kind of ideas he had for immigration issues. Now since he is president, he has decreed many executive orders against undocumented people inside the country and people from other countries that want to be here. One of many that he has until now is that besides that sanctuary cities are dangerous; they also are unconstitutional according to Ilya Somin, professor of Law at George Mason University, in his article “Trump’s order on sanctuary cities is dangerous and unconstitutional.” Somin claims and points out what kind of serious constitutional problem is the

By definition, executive orders (EOs) are legal orders that were given by the president without congressional approval and it has the same legal weight as laws passed by Congress (This Nation). In modern times, President Obama has passed 193 executive orders and the most recent one is regarding to immigration reforms (Presidency). Immigration reform has always been a controversial topic to talk about. Obama’s decision on executing this new immigration reform has potential issues because it violates the constitution in regards to the checks and balance system that the government had installed, however if he doesn’t put up this reform the nation will not be able to move forward.

President Obama’s executive action was met with mixed reactions across the nation when it was proposed. There were many who felt that granting deferred action to illegal immigrants would only put a greater strain on the economy, the healthcare system, and the job market while others felt it would allow those living in the shadows an opportunity to come forward, and stop living in fear of deportation.

Obama implemented an executive order which provided young illegal immigrants with many benefits and opportunities. On June 15, 2012, President Obama created a new policy calling for deferred action for certain undocumented young people who came to the U.S. as children. Applications under the program which is called Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (“DACA”) began on August 15, 2012 ("DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)"). In order to qualify for DACA, people must meet certain requirements, such as age, education, and criminal history. This executive order provides people with temporary deportation from the United States, not legal status or citizenship. DACA has been a life changing order for people who were able to receive it. It has allowed them to be able to avoid feeling unaccepted in their communities. DACA qualifiers have definitely been able to open many doors for themselves, such as being able to apply for scholarships, future employment, and avoid having fear of

Even though laws like SB 1070 are meant to expand the feeling of safety among citizens, research reflects that they “increase fear among Latino and other minority populations because of racial profiling and harassment from authorities within their communities” (Toomey S28). In a study conducted by ____ from March of 2007 until December of 2011, before and after the passage of SB 1070, the probability of adolescent mothers aged fifteen to eighteen years old utilizing health care is shown in a time versus age interaction. To prove that the decrease in use of public assistance related directly to SB 1070, the researchers found that there was in fact an increase in the use of public assistance amongst adolescent minority mothers from 63.2% to 80%