Mexican Immigrants

They slip into the San Diego rail yard furtively, preferably beneath the protective cover of darkness, jumping fences, eluding guards and dodging two hundred -ton locomotives in a perilous dash for the most elusive of prizes, a free ride to the north. According to Jose Flores, an illegal Mexican immigrant seeking work in the United States says, “To be truthful, I have no idea of precisely where this train goes, other than it takes us to el norte” (Griffin 363+). The fact that each night literally hundreds of men and women clamber over the barricade is testament to its ineffectiveness and to the irresistible pull of United States jobs “that on average pay eight times their equivalent in Mexico” (Griffin 363+ ). Javier Ortega, a 40-year-old auto body repairman from Guadalajara, says, "It doesn 't matter how many people, horses, bicycles, helicopters or planes they use…. People will go. It doesn 't matter if the fence is electric" (Griffin 363+). These people carry dreams with them in hopes for a better life. These people are willing to walk day and night through any desert and any river they come across to achieve the “American Dream.” Illegal immigration between Mexico and the United States is a serious situation that needs to be solved. To better understand this situation, one must analyze the causes and effects and come up with a solution.

We all come from different places and ethnicities, and because of having a dream, people fled away from their home to seek for something to make their life better. Going to a country like United States, is not only a dream but also, an opportunity because many people think that America is the best place to settle in, where work, and education are an easy access. Though this statement is partly true, it is not that easy. Everyone envied because America is a great nation because it's a country of opportunity, but a part of it also is a mixture of feelings that are hard to explain especially if you are immigrant. Every day in your life, you are fighting for something in order to fit in and survive. However, in the process of fitting in or blending to a certain place, people, and culture, it requires a lot of personal choices and a lot of effort as an immigrant. It does not only affect you as a human, but also it draws a lot of attention, conflicts and tension between the government and community. Most immigrants have a harder time to adjust or assimilate even though they speak fluent English and eat American foods. Whenever you see a person of white complexion, people assumed that blue eyes and blonde hair are the characteristics of an American, though these are how we perceived American long time ago, this are still the standards of a few now and doesn’t make a big change at all. The judgement of how a person look physically and how they

These immigrants at times may be undocumented and go to extreme lengths to get into the United States. For instance, some Mexicans risk their lives crossing the border. In many occasions, these individuals specifically the men get shot, and the women get raped. All Hispanic immigrants go to some extreme lengths to get into the country. For instance, Cubans are only ninety miles away from Florida and go to some desperate measures to get into the country. They get on raft and sail for days without food or water in the deep sea to make it alive

Mexicans immigrated to the United States back in the 1800's (Stanford, 2006). During 1848 the United States took over a part of Mexico which is now the Southwest (Stanford, 2006). Mexicans living in these areas were Mexican citizens before the acquisition. The United States even went into agreements with Mexico to have Mexicans work in the United States. Mexicans were treated with cruelty, while working the agriculture fields for years. The United States made several agreements with Mexico to have the Mexicans come work in the United States while American soldiers were fighting in the world wars. The labor shortage that the United States went through was reason enough to have Mexicans migrate to the United States as laborers. The United

Traditionally immigrants are faced numerous challenges on a daily basis. America is known as the place where there is a chances to succeed, a place where you can be free. Numerous Immigrants came to America with the goal that they could have a more noteworthy plausibility at prevailing in life. Settlers went out on a limb a when coming to America, for some it worked out well however for others they had a troublesome time here. Regardless of the battles that the outsiders experienced, for example, emerging from others, being isolated from their families, and breaking their way of life, the settlers are as yet thankful to be in America since they were in preferable conditions over they were in their country.

Throughout the various books that we have read, one of the many concepts that stood out for me was the well-being and healthcare of undocumented workers. Due to the current criminalization of immigration, most undocumented workers live in a constant state of fear and anxiety. This really made me think about the psychological and somatic outcomes of fear, stigma, trauma, and prejudice for undocumented workers. This brought into question the structural and symbolic violence that causes undocumented workers to suffer from mental and physical illnesses and how the treatment, if any, is administered.

Every human being living should have access to the American dream. It should matter if you are from Mexico, China, or Japan we are all created equal and I strongly do not agree with the illegal immigration rules why stop a person trying to travel across the world trying to better their lives. Why are we here if they

“Everywhere immigrants have enriched and strengthened the fabric of American life,” (John F. Kennedy). Latino immigrants are some of the most unappreciated members of the US population, yet they constantly keep the United States alive, and thriving. They frequently get taken advantage of by big corporations, denied their rights, and are never taken seriously by law enforcement, all because of their limited English and their lack of familiarity with the United States workplace.One such company that carries out such devious tactics is a company by the name of, Taylor Farms. Undocumented Latino immigrants at Taylor Farms need a voice, because it is a moral obligation to expose and eradicate this form of modern slavery. Impoverished

The standard way of thinking about Mexican-American is as immigrants. However, as previously mentioned, they did not start off as immigrants. Their land was won by the United States during the Mexican-War. Yes, they had the option to return to Mexico, but that didn’t include returning to their land. It was their land or their country. Many chose to stay because they were not guaranteed any land if they went back. In addition, the Treaty of Guadeloupe promised equal treatment as Anglo-Saxons. The opposite was done, instead of freedom Mexican-American face internal Colonisation. They were only seen as low-class laborers and had absolutely no rights.

Unfortunately, not all illegal immigrants have the right intentions. This is where the concern of safety comes into play. There are some that jump the border to perform illegal activities. The drug cartels have been illegally smuggling

Despite the interactive program, the federal regulations and laws can propose or void certain social policies and social services for immigrants, making it difficult for the Hispanic population. According to United States Census Bureau, Hispanic residents have become the nation’s largest minority group and continue to exceed in numbers compared to other races and ethnicities. The relationship between the federal government and minorities, Hispanic subgroups, is an imperative yet unascertained platform. For instance, DACA and DAPA programs had been expanded in 2014 allowing parents and children to apply for citizenship or permanent residence without the fear of deportation and given the opportunity to access government benefits. However, the

including the Earned Income Tax Credit ( EITC) and the Child Tax Credit ( CTC) that directly

The article “My Life as an Undocumented Immigrant” was written by Jose Antonio Vargas. In it, Vargas tells of the time when his mother brought him to the Phillippines’ Ninoy Aquino International Airport when he was twelve. His mother told him that she wanted to give him a better life so he boarded onto a plane with a man he had never met before and was told that he was his uncle. He arrived in Mountain View, California and moved in with his grandparents Lolo and Lola. Vargas says that he grew to love his new home and when he entered sixth grade that’s when he found his passion for language. He tells of his struggle of making a distinction between “formal English and

Due to the millions of illegal Mexican immigrants living in the United States, the U.S. should help develop Mexico’s economy, to be able to better to support their people, thus less of them will migrate to the U.S. According to the Pew Hispanic Center in Washington, “There are 10.3 million illegal immigrants in the United States today—57% from Mexico. This massive influx of Mexicans has overpopulated American cities, put a serious drain on our social services, and have created a growing tension not only with US citizens, but also the other Mexican immigrants that have persisted through the system and reside in the United States legally.” Illegal immigration is a serious problem in the United States, and the only way to be able to protect both

Typically, most if not all undocumented immigrants cross the border between the US and Texas; the Rio Grande. That trip in and of itself is the second most dangerous immigrant journey second to the path taken by Syrian refugees, according to the Huffington Post, “Crossing the border is inherently dangerous...” (Huffington Post). The risks that these immigrants run are high, there is the risk of apprehension by ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) which results in a criminal record and the registration of fingerprints and a ten year delay of entry into the country, there is the risk of death posed by inclement weather, the dangerous river currents, and the scorching heat of the desert and dry terrain, thirdly the threat that many gangs such as “Los Zetas” pose to those crossing and traveling through their turf near the border. Not to mention the cost, the trip is extremely costly and can range from as low as $1,000 to as high (but not limited to) $5,000 to hire a “Coyote” to arrange the trip and bring them across. Often times they are not guaranteed a safe crossing or even a crossing at all. If apprehended the family loses the money it paid and is deported back to Mexico within a couple of weeks. If this monstrous journey can be accomplished with a couple of scars and a few adrenaline filled