Current Event and Policy Impact In the weeks since his inauguration, President Donald Trump has signed several executive orders that have directly effected the lives of individuals in this country. One such order was signed on January 25, 2017. This was the “Executive Order: Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States” (The White House, 2017). This executive order was marketed as having a positive effect that will “enhance our public safety”. However, the order is having quite the opposite effect within the Latino community. Where safety and security is promised, uncertainty and fear has been felt. The executive order states that, “Many aliens who illegally enter the United States and those who overstay or otherwise violate …show more content…
Ross, Davis, and Achenbach, of the The Chicago Tribune wrote an article entitled, “Immigrant community on high alert, fearing Trump's 'deportation force’” (2017). This is one of several articles that provides a critic for the executive order and explains the ways in which this executive order has effected the lives of Latinos in America. They quoted Angelica Salas, executive director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA) as she related how this executive order has changed the ways that immigration officials can now act. She stated, “Donald Trump has effectively created a way to deport individuals who have been accused, charged or convicted of anything from murder to jaywalking”. Her statement rings true as other journalists, advocates, and law-makers are concerned about not only the safety of United States citizens, but of everyone living within our …show more content…
The Latino community is already a vulnerable community in that some do not speak the native language of English. Undocumented Latinos are even more vulnerable as they live their everyday life with the fear and anxiety that they could be deported. Possibly the most vulnerable population within the undocumented Latino community is the children. National issues and policy are difficult for any child to understand. Reporters have stated that recently children have reportedly not been coming to school out of fear of deportation and deportation officials. This fear is real for some children living in Charlotte, and can not only create anxiety, but can also be a cause of trauma in the life of an undocumented Latino child. This fear is heartbreaking as an undocumented child already has several obstacles to overcome that native born children do not. This executive order is only adding stress and fear to the lives of those who are already
Executive order 13767, issued on January 25th, is a constitutional order because it is a current issue for the people that need be addressed sooner than congress could. It moves too, “Secure the southern border of the United States… by adequate personel so as to prevent illegal immigration, drug and human trafficking, and acts of terrorism” (“Border Security…”). This policy directly helps the American people and the national economy. People who are deported and then return as legal citizens are able to be taxed, providing more money for local government projects and improvements, and are also are able to receive their rights as citizens of the Country. Added security also will allow US citizens who live on the border to have less concern with drug trade from Mexico and
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.
(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 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.
Cracking down on illegal immigration has been Trump and Sessions’ top priority since day one. Travel ban aside, the DOJ’s worked in tandem with the Department of Homeland Security, which is in the process of hiring 15,000 Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents (ICE), to enforce the president’s executive orders on immigration. The Justice Department has also put an end to the “catch and release” policies undertaken by the Obama administration, where illegal immigrants caught for unlawful entry into the United States are released while waiting for a hearing with an immigration judge.
This legislation does not only affect illegal immigrants and the local communities in the border states that aliens are placed into, but also the citizens of the United States and Mexico. The executive order will further prevent the entrance of illegal immigrants into the United States more efficiently with Trump’s
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%
By providing protection to deportation of mostly harmless immigrants that want to live in the U.S. in order to benefit themselves and their families, it will undoubtedly protect undesirable immigrants. For example, what if one of the immigrants that is protected from deportation commits a violent act? The fact of the matter is, that even though Obama's executive actions are mostly beneficial, if enough undesirable immigrants are protected and commit crimes then it would be more harmful than beneficial. Furthermore, if Obama's executive actions protect too many immigrants from deportation, then that could potentially swell the amount of unskilled and uneducated workers in the district, leading to increased crime. Therefore, Obama's executive actions on immigration could cause more harm to the district than benefit if it is not implemented
President Trump recently signed an executive order that restricts entry from seven Muslim majority countries into the United States. Trump’s immigration policy bans the entry of refugees into the United States for 120 days and heightens additional screening to make sure that they do not pose a threat to the security of the U.S. The order also indefinitely restricts the entrance of Syrian refugees and restricts travelers that come from seven predominantly Muslim countries including Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen entry into the United States for 90 days (Shear, Michael). This order would affect over 20,000 refugees, thousands of students nationwide, and hundreds
“President Trump issued an executive order earlier today and it’s purported purpose, according to the President was to enhance public safety, but here in New York City and in cities across this nation, this executive order could in fact undermine public safety,” de Blasio said Wednesday evening in a press conference surrounded by Democratic New York officials. "“This executive order is written in a very vague fashion. We believe that not only will it be susceptible to many legal challenges, but that it will
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.
By definition, an executive order is "a presidential policy directive that implements or interprets a federal statute, a constitutional provision, or a treaty."An executive order can also be categorized under executive directives, and executive proclamation. (1) Though many may think of an executive order as an alternative term for a 'presidential proclamation ', it is not. Presidential proclamations are strictly reserved for public policy and for ceremonial purposes, such as the declaration of a day for remembrance, etc. Executive orders find their roots from not only the U.S. Constitution, but Congress as well. Though it 's powers are derived from outside of the executive branch, executive orders do not require any sort of approval whatsoever, and the president can utilize these orders to set up policy and rules while ultimately negating any thought of public opposition. Furthermore, executive orders have the ability to be applied to a wide range of activities and categories, and in the past they have; from implementing internment camps during WWII, sending U.S. troops abroad, to ideals such as increasing the area of national forests. What makes executive orders such a hot topic is that historically, these orders only regulated the internal operational factors of governmental/federal agencies as well as to regulate and oversee public lands, but more recently, has
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.
Explanation—I find this article interesting because Trump wants a new immigration order and there are many people who are supporting him. I personally believe that there are better ways to deal with immigration issues. There are people who have been here for years and don’t deserve to be deported. There are bad people all over the world and if you are a criminal, rapist, etc. I understand deporting those people for the sake of the country. However, innocent people must deal with all the immigration issues when they are not hurting the country in