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Illegal Immigration Research Paper

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Immigration:

Does it put undocumented people at risk?

Imagine yourself walking in your town and having the fear of seeing immigration patrol. Being taken away in just a second and not being able to contact your family. The moment you see immigration patrol you get shocked; your mind goes blank and have no idea what to do but to panic and think of a solution to avoid getting close to them and getting deported. The fear of getting deported out of nowhere gains anxiety but even though you have no crimes on your record and you are not a United States citizen it makes you feel insecure and afraid. In 2014 Barack Obama's immigration speech, he says, " All of us are created equal and all have the chance to make our lives that we will" (105). Regardless …show more content…

According to Issues and Controversies, "State Immigration Laws", it says," In June 2011, Alabama passed a law designed to crack down on its population of illegal immigrants. HB 56, as the law is known, imposes many restrictions on the lives of those living in the state illegally," That law was meant to help illegal immigrants work, but supporters argue that " illegal immigration is a major problem that needs to be corrected, and that illegal immigrants should not be allowed to avail themselves of government services and public benefits." And says, " By pressuring illegal immigrants to leave these states, proponents contend, the laws open up thousands of potential job opportunities for U.S. citizens and legal residents." Making immigrants leave after having HB56 open made a change for the United States citizens and residents by having more open job ability. Opening doors and giving opportunities to illegal immigrants gave less opportunities for those who have the rights to be in the United States. According to Issus and Controversies, "State Immigration Laws," many Americans are being shut out of perfectly good jobs because employers would rather hire illegal immigrants. Without a college degree, advocates assert, finding jobs can be a difficult task that is made even harder when illegal immigrants are competing for the same jobs." Illegal Immigrants tend to take advantage of the help that the United States does by over taking jobs and making it difficult for the citizens in the United States and residents to find

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