Immigration: Equal Rights For Immigrants

The definition of freedom and equality for immigrants in the United States is considered a long term struggle. The Federal Government’s size, and role in the average American life has both retarded and advanced freedom and equality for immigrants because of the constantly changing perceptions of immigrants. The Chinese Exclusion Act in 1882, the Enemy Alien Registration in 1918, the Immigration Act in 1924, and the Executive Order signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1941 are all examples of the continuing struggle for the definition of freedom for immigrants in the United States.

Immigration is an issue that many people see as small and insignificant. Many believe that it doesn’t concern or affect them in any shape or form. Truth is, it doesn’t matter if you're African American, Caucasian, Asian, Mexican, or another race, immigration is an issue that affects everyone. Immigration affects the economy, the workforce, families, and the individual’s themselves whose main goal and dream is the “American Dream” that they come to the US looking for.

The United States have long battle immigration issues over the years with immigrants who take whatever measures necessary to make it to the United States. They take boats, hike across the border at night, are smuggled across the border in vehicles and are stow away on vessels and trains. The law that was passed in Alabama regarding immigration policies went into effect September 1, 2011. In addition, it will review the historical framework on this issue, the political context, the role of the media, the effect on the United States economy and labor force, and management strategies to promote inclusion in the workplace.

The presupposition that undocumented immigrants should receive the same rights as American citizens are a categorical truth. Although some advocates against undocumented immigration would argue that they have overpopulated our nation, these romantic critics are too dogmatic in their provincial ideology. Everyone has the human rights and have the authority to enter to the country without being deported. People should know the reasons why immigrants come to America before deporting them. More than 11 million immigrants are undocumented in America and about 800,000 immigrants come to America each year. These immigrants come to America because they want to escape persecution and seek new opportunities.

As the number of illegal immigrants entering the United States begins to increase once more, the issue of allowing or prohibiting immigrants to gain temporary status in order to obtain work continues to create national problems. According to a report given by the Department of Homeland Security, it is estimated that the number of immigrants entering the U.S. is at about 1.1 million people per year. (Hanson Par. 1) These individuals come into the United States in search of better living conditions and opportunities. However, these immigrants face challenges when it comes to work and other types of living.

In “Immigrants” by Pat Mora, they are struggling to achieve acceptance and help their family have a better future. The parents are trying so hard to associate their children with “American traditions” and still are left wondering if they will be accepted in America. In my opinion nothing is worth loosing your actual culture or values. They are literally willing to do whatever it takes to transform heir children into American traditions. “Feed them mashed hot dogs and apple pie” (Line 2 Mora). Both Hot dogs and Apple pie are both American food and American culture. Wait there is more they are even considering changing the names of their children. Buying them blonde dolls and football cleats both have typical American

“The Fourteenth Amendment addresses many aspects of citizenship and the rights of citizens. The most commonly used -- and frequently litigated -- phrase in the amendment is “equal protection of the laws" (Legal Information Institute, 2016)

The first ten amendments protect citizens’ rights and powers. The First Amendment gives people the right to express their opinions and beliefs without fear of government opposition. This not only allowed the immigrants

The United States faces serious issues surrounding current immigration policy. The situation produces debates throughout the country and a further divided congress, a scared nation, and scattered troops. Solutions have been presented in the form of very big walls, complex tracking systems, and overly simplified exportation of illegal aliens. However, no real steps of action have been agreed upon to rectify the situation. The US boast in its diversity; stemming from immigrants seeking recovery and opportunity. In the past, the nation thrived under the minds and views of many different peoples and cultures. The US people and government gradually showed themselves to be a dominant international force in the global community. Because of the melting pot of backgrounds, innovation thrived in the medical, science, mathematical, and engineering fields. Policy in the last 50 years naturally migrated towards the progressive attitude of nation, affected by the large population of immigrants, but the attitude changed detrimentally and dramatically after the attacks on 9/11. Based on fear and anxiety, many immigration policies were changed to protect citizens from reliving such a catastrophic event once again. The AIC, American Immigration Council, summarizes the purpose of Immigration law as “the reunification of families, admitting immigrants with skills that are valuable to the U.S. economy, protecting refugees, and promoting diversity.” (How the United)

One major contemporary movement that is very near and dear to my heart is the fight for the rights of undocumented immigrants. Many of the people in my life entered this country illegally, and there are many people in my life who are still undocumented. It baffles my might how much prejudice is expressed towards immigrants especially since we are a nation that is founded my immigrants. It is by pure luck that anyone is born as citizen of the United States and those who were lucky enough to be born in the United States are oppressing those who are fighting to come to this country in search of a better life. While examining the movement the concept that is most clear to see at play is intersectionality. The stereotypical immigrant is one who

Another solution to develop more knowledge, is by forming clubs and organizations about the different cultures that come to the United States and how it is influential for society. Also, there can be organizations who can support the community of immigrants in terms of providing jobs, and financial stability. By helping immigrants and educating the people about them, will develop a level of understanding of the overall problem of why it is not right to deport immigrants because of all the good they can do for society as a whole. Educating others can play an important role in terms of gaining back the reputation of immigrants, and the good they can do to better themselves, and others around them. Also, informing the public about law enforcement

As flocks of new immigrants arrive into the US after World War 2, especially here in CA,

Immigrants have the rights as any civilian out in the world and should be respected because they also have rights. Not everyone respects immigrants as they should be respected and one major politician is Donald Trump. This very country that we step on everyday expects something good to come out of was created this way by immigrants. The rights of immigrants should be respected as of any other person who has rights. Everybody has rights and those rights were put by the government and they were made into laws. The law is important and one thing that keeps this country going.

Overall America is an immigrant nation. First settled by Europeans and then followed by immigrants from across the world, we are all essentially outsiders. Ancestors traveled to America for the opportunity to prosper and be free, not prevent current immigrants from doing the same. As human beings, immigrants should have the same rights as anyone does. Immigrants take a risk by bringing their children to America in order to escape the dangers in their own country and have a better chance at

As long as you are living in the United States, you are entitled to some rights no matter your legal status; at least that should be the case. This isn’t true for most immigrants. As Jorge Ramos stated, “I don’t want to live in a country in which some people have privileges and rights and then you have 11 million people who have no rights whatsoever.” (Manjarres). Anti-Immigration laws are degrading, and cause a lot of racial profiling. There are also times when an immigrant will get harsher punishment for the same crime as somebody who is legal, or even have to wait months in order to find something out about their case. Laws should be upheld in the same manner for all people; immigrant or