Tanya Golash-Bozz Illegal Immigration Summary

In “Our fear of Immigrants” by Jeremy Adam smith, the author recalls a story about a young elementary student that got deported during Christmas break. Immigration has always been a controversial topic in this country. Many have different views on why deportation is beneficial and why it is not. In this instance Rodrigo Guzman’s classmates were saddened and confused about why their classmate and dear friend had gotten sent to another country for no apparent reason. It was something these students didn’t understand since it was a subject they knew nothing about, however, the students knew it was not fair to their friend. Smith wanted to dig deeper on what emotions immigrants bring up in people and why was it

The topic of immigrants has been debated for centuries, and has been an even larger topic for discussion since the attack on the two towers in 2001. Many people contemplate whether immigrants are a reason to be scared, not; and if so, then why? If one finds themselves asking this conflicting question, Jeremy Adam Smith’s article, Our Fear of Immigrants, provides an answer. Relying on research from psychologists and sociologists, Smith gives sufficient evidence for why immigrants bring such intense feelings of both hatred and compassion, and recommends a way to increase empathy toward them.

In the essay “Our Fear of Immigrants,” Jeremy Adam Smith writes about why it is we fear immigrants. Smith divides his essay with numerous examples and comparisons, through biological, sociological and psychological explanations. As unorthodox as it sounds, our hesitation towards outsiders can be explained in various ways we never believed imaginable; in Smith’s investigation, he unveils the bewildering reality about the contrasts between ourselves, as adults, and children when it comes to immigration. He begins with a distressful story of a classroom of 4th graders from Berkeley, California, who missed their classmate named Rodrigo when he didn’t return from Christmas break, due to his parents’ expired visa. Rodrigo’s classmates thought that it was so unfair, that they complained to their congressmen. Smith then contrasts this response of empathetic children to unsympathetic adults from Berkeley, California, who protested against immigrants who seek shelter in the U.S for the families. Smith pondered the questions: “Why do immigrants provoke such strong feelings of both empathy and revulsion, a polarization that pits fourth graders in Berkeley against the citizens of Murrieta?” and “What characteristics and qualities do Rodrigo’s classmates possess

Immigration is an issue that some sought to resolve in both violant and nonviolent manners. most of the time people think the government does not take the measures to tackle the problem at hand. “The responsibility that the state has toward the rights of its citizens. Illegal immigration directly violates some of these rights.” (The Police Should...) In order to enforce the law, police and other law enforcement groups must push to protect the right of the citizens. Also illegal immigrants take advantage of the system by being “granted privileges such as jobs, and moreover they are being given security, schooling, healthcare and other services financed by american tax dollars.” (The Police Should...) Not only that; over 7.7 million jobs

America, a land that prides itself on being “the great melting pot”, and “the land of opportunity”, oftentimes exemplifies everything but that. Over the years, a vast majority of immigrants have migrated to America and assimilated themselves to American culture. In Moustafa Bayoumi’s novel, “Rasha”, he describes the turmoil some families face when trying to immigrate into America. In the novel, Rasha was arrested, thrown in jail and detained for three months just because she was a Muslim. While immigration is portrayed as a way to a “better life”, the truth is that families just like Rasha’s still encounter discrimination that challenges American ideals such as freedom of religion and equality.

How immigrants have been treated throughout the years has changed. However after the attacks on the twin towers on September 11, 2001 the government started deporting more illegal immigrants leaving immigrants in fear. The amount of funding towards immigration increased due to 9/11. With the increased funding towards immigration that caused increased spending in deporting immigrants. In Ask Me No Questions Marina Budhos’ creates several characters who deal with the struggles of immigration after 9/11 and how humanity, lack thereof, intolerance and tolerance portray a realistic story of immigration.

It’s a tough issue since immigrants and their families are involved in this matter. Another key factor is that immigration has a negative effect on society in terms of economy because when immigrants are undocumented, they don’t have to pay taxes where citizens of the United States do. Overall the executive branch as the head of government feels there’s still more to be done with the immigration laws, and also there are gaps in the

Immigration, a very popular topic, but most people only think about one side. The U.S citizen side is common knowledge, but what about the immigrant’s side? In the novel, The Book of Unknown Americans, by Cristina Henríquez, and in the article "Sick and Afraid, Some Immigrants Forgo Medical Care”, by Jan Hoffman, the major theme is immigrants and their fear. As shown in the novel and the article, immigrants have feelings and families, hopes and dreams. Immigration is a very controversial issue in the United States, but it should not be, since immigrants are people too, according to both of theses sources. Medical issues, the fear of harm, and unfair treatment, are the major things that both of these sources have in common and agree on. Immigrants are struggling in America, in more ways than one, and many are wondering if coming to America was the right choice.

Legal immigration law are making it hard for people to get in this country to have a good future with their families or to have good job opportunities. Some reasons why legal immigration laws should be less stricter is because some people from their original nation might have been threatened with killing family members or other things. Another reason it should be less stricter is because if the laws are to strict, people are going to try break them so they can get what they want, but if they are not as strict not many people would break the law.

Most “early immigration laws were instated in order to control the composition of the US population”, such as the Naturalization Act and Chinese Exclusion Act (Retrieved from connection.ebscohost.com) (Immigration Restrictions, 2016). But in 1990, “Congress made it illegal for the US government to deny entrance into the United State based on political beliefs, ideologies or associations” (Retrieved from connection.ebscohost.com) (Immigration Restrictions, 2016). A law that President Bush had proposed in 2004 consisted of a “guest-worker program that would document current illegal aliens and allow them to eventually apply for citizenship”(Retrieved from faculty.polytechnic.org) (Amnesty Arguments Pro and Con, 2016), but the senate did not pass this bill. Later, the senate proposed a similar bill (similar to Bush’s bill), which increased border security, de-criminalized illegal immigration, allowed a guest worker program, and provided amnesty for illegal immigrants (Retrieved from faculty.polytechnic.org) (Amnesty Arguments Pro and Con, 2016). Once again, this bill failed to pass due to the public’s protest. In 2007, a new bill “granted the same asylum to current illegal immigrants by providing them with a Z visa to remain in the United State”, a fuming public protested the bill, and another bill was defeated (Retrieved from faculty.polytechnic.org). (Amnesty Arguments Pro and Con,

Immigration is one of the most talked about subjects in politics right now. Whether or not to keep illegal immigrants is the biggest question asked. I personally think that illegal immigrants are not harm to our society. However, we should keep an eye on the ones that do commit crimes and are abusing their power. Under the administration of President Obama, immigrant deportations have dropped to the lowest since 2006; since 2012, deportations have dropped 42 percent. During Obama’s first term, the administration’s main goal was focused directly on criminals, and the overall number of deportations has steadily declined. During Bush’s term, deportation was slowly decreasing, and with Obama’s administration it is decreasing at a faster pace.

One of the chief issues that is going on now with is enforcement is rather or not the local police should enforce the immigration laws. There are local citizens for example in the state of Arizona. The people in that state desire that state and local police play an active part in immigration enforcement so they will be able to identify the restrictions on the federal government's aptitude to speak to the immigration enforcement. The citizens of Arizona know this is an issue because in the past the federal government has struggled to protect the borders, discourage unlawful immigration, or track down those who have been overstaying their visas which are temporary.

Recently illegal immigration has become a very pressing issue among people. Many people around the borders are being greatly affected by the issue and think immediate action needs to be taken to put a stop to the issue. The Documentary Border War: Battle Over Illegal Immigration takes a stand on the issue using many examples of pathos, ethos, and logos to try and persuade people that illegal immigration is a very serious issue and we need to put a stop to it. This documentary follows the lives of people who have been affected by illegal immigration, and explains how they feel about the issue. Another way that people can look at the issue of illegal immigration is through the eyes of the immigrants, and the reasons why they might be trying

There was once a time when people moved freely across the border between Mexico and the United States. Though there were random patrols along this border, it wasn’t until 1924, when the Border Patrol was created, that there was any real authority over who went where. Jumping ahead to present times, people are crying out for more and more security on our borders, not only to keep out threats of terrorism, but to keep out illegal immigrants as well. Racism and discrimination play a part in the objections, but this has not changed since before the southwest became part of the United States. Many Hispanics just want the opportunity of the American dream, and are

The journey of many immigrants is characterized by trauma prior to, during, and following migration. They may be escaping hunger, war, poverty, or torture in their native country. The decision to migrate to host country is not an easy one for most immigrants. People leave behind family members, and often risk their lives to cross borders in order to live a life of freedom and opportunity. Immigrants must endure intolerance and suspicion, while navigating the complexities of assimilating to a language and a culture foreign to their own. If the person enters the country without proper documents, they live in constant fear of being detained and deported. Undocumented immigrants may have to accept jobs far below their skill level, and endure blatant discrimination. If Mario is an immigrant, his volatile behavior may be a result of acculturative stress or immigration trauma