The United States is known as “the land of opportunities and hope” but it does not always offer what it portrays. Undocumented immigrants who come to the U.S. in search of “the American dream” have faced many injustices in this country, a country which claims to be free and fair. Undocumented immigrants are everywhere; however, not all immigrants are bad or trying to hurt others. In the United States, especially in California, Mexicans are the targeted group when it comes to politics and other important government issues. Mexicans are seen as invaders who are constantly killing and raping, but in reality this is not true. There are some Mexicans who kill and rape, yet there are also Mexicans who come to the U.S. to work and provide for their family. …show more content…
For example Alabama’s HB 56 is a law that restricts those who lack legal documentation in the state of Alabama; this law not only hurts “illegals” but also has a negative effect on other individuals. If we ask politicians about racism most of them will say that racism is a thing of the past; however, racism is still present today whether we like it or not because as citizens of this country we allow unjust laws to be passed and applied. “Go back to your country” are common slogans that are seen in the states surrounding the U.S. border, we ask undocumented immigrants to leave this “great nation,” but why? I am against crime and think that those who do bad things should be held accountable for their actions; however, I also think that entering the United States illegally should not be treated as the worst crime that can occur. Undocumented immigrants are doing something that is illegal but that does not mean that government officials have the right to single out individuals and categorize them as criminals for something that is not even a crime/criminal
The eleven million illegal immigrants living here in the United States of America should be allowed to receive a ‘Path to Citizenship’. A majority of these people are struggling to get into America for valid reasons and not for the wrong reasons that most people think are unreasonable excuses of attempting to cross the borders illegally. Democrat Charles E. Schumer states, “By fulfilling reasonable requirements such as paying fines, learning English, and waiting their turn to be considered, these immigrants could become law-abiding citizens,” (Schumer 22). If they have been paying their taxes, following the rules as if they were an actual
I’m going to be writing about undocumented workers in the United States. Undocumented workers get hired for multiple reasons, but the biggest reason is them being illegal immigrants. I choose this topic because I tend to go into business administration, and this is a growing problem in the U.S. I’ll be explaining why companies tend to hire undocumented workers and what kind of benefits the workers get when they aren’t documented.
America, the land of the free, is a place many people look to in times of great despair, grief, and tragedy. The United States is a country built upon refuges and outcasts seeking a life many call the “American Dream”. The Founding Fathers established a country for people of all types of races, ethnicities, cultures and religions. This unique quality is what draws in immigrants and makes our nation powerful. Unfortunately, due to recent tourist attacks, the United States has become even stricter on their immigration policies and countless people are now having to flee to the United States illegally. Many undocumented immigrants including Jose Vargas, escape to America in attempt for a more prosperous and healthy life such
There are many hotly debated and contentious issues today. Issues that people often find themselves arguing about with their friends, or something that people have a very strong presupposed belief of. But none more hotly debated or more querulous perhaps, than our immigration system. Very few issues have the magnitude and aptitude to tear an entire nation apart, and this is one of them. As with every struggle, there are two point of views. There are those that welcome the cultural differences and the economical possibilities that immigrants bring with them, along with their traditions and their work ethic. On the opposite side, there are those that view them as a potential threat to our barely recovering economy and to their American way of
It should already go without saying that the laws of America should be upheld, and those who do not abide by them need to face the consequences. In spite of emotional reasoning behind keeping unlawful immigrants in the U.S. without threat of deportation, incredible amounts of evidence pertaining to immigrant activity in crime, economic abuse, and political leverage have clearly proven the opposite. It is about time to support the integrity of what the United States of America has been founded upon, lawfulness and patriotism, and utilize pre-existing methods of enforcement to secure a safe country for future generations. Ignorance of the problem is no longer an excuse, and the continuation of current policies will send America on a trajectory
Illegal immigration has been a hot topic for conservatives and liberals for decades. The twenty-sixteen presidential race has swept the controversial subject back into the limelight with the concern regarding Mexicans. Liberal media like ABC, CNN, NBC, the United States Government, and CBS have claimed that illegal immigration from Mexico hit a net zero in two-thousand-and-ten and since more Mexicans have left the United States than have arrived. The University of New Hampshire, a source of liberal propaganda, did a study based on census data in twenty-fifteen that claimed that Mexican immigration has decreased by 50% in the past five years under President Obama. Democrats use facts to try and dismiss the growing issue of illegal Mexican immigration but everyone knows the numbers don’t add up with the respectable folks of the rural south. Rusty Smith, a resident of the guns-for-all community in southern texas, claims that about half the people he's come to encounter recently are mexicans. Rusty claims that “Mexicans are stealing our Jobs. I took a few months of for work because the weather was so nice and when I
Immigrants come to the United States to live the American Dream. The dream of equal opportunity to achieve success through hard work and determination. Unfortunately, the majority of immigrants are not legally eligible to live in America. However, these immigrants go against the laws in the United States. Without having the opportunity to pass to the border legally, most of these immigrants choose to go through the toughest mission to enter America. They go through many obstacles such as, crossing rivers with depths up to sixty feet, walking long distances of a desert, and climbing mountains. Some immigrants succeed in crossing the border, while others die on their way due to dehydration and starvation. Although, they go through a tough journey, they are living in America with the fear of being deported. This later becomes a big impact for families.
yes many people come here wanting change in government and what not but that should not represent all muslims and arabs. My family came here as war refugees we have never once wanted this country to change in anyway. It is often common for many groups/races to want change in certain government aspects and it is common throughout history one book about the immigration to America actually speaks about this in many forms. Now NOT all people that come to this country do not expect change nor do they want this country to change. Many people come here trying to escape certain regimes of theirs prior country and are welcome change, much like my family. Now please when you generalize all people that come here make sure you understand not everyone wants
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Many sees undocumented immigrants as criminals and spur discrimination and deportation against them. Knowing that for the most part people end up stay here in the US illegal because of problem they are facing in their native countries. In 2014, about 69,000 kids from El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala take a long journey from their countries flying violence. They run away from their countries because of the fear of the
Immigration in the United States has been long debated and never solved. Regardless of what is decided, there seems to always be a party who is not happy. With the recent election of the nation's next president, Donald Trump, the immigration debate has rekindled as a result of his radical immigration ideas. Today, there are an estimated 42.4 million immigrants living in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security. This means that nearly 15% of the people currently living in the United States have immigrated here from another country in which they were born. Sure, fifteen percent doesn't seem like an overwhelming number to someone who is just simply looking at the numbers, especially if you point out that the United States
“The worst loneliness is to not be comfortable with yourself.” (-Mark Twain) Being a child of immigrant parents who move to American can be hard. There is a lingering feeling of not feeling like a child belongs. They are stuck in the invisible world between where their parents came from, in this specific case, Asia and where the child lives now. It can be difficult to be raised as an Asian American and learning both culture and traditions. Many Asian American kids end up deviating from the Asian culture and embracing the American culture. However, children of immigrants should embrace their own culture in order to keep traditions alive and be proud of who they are.
Illegal immigration has become a huge issue in the United States, it is estimated that there are about twelve million illegal immigrants living in the U.S. today and that number is growing larger every day. This issue has caused multiple social, economic, safety, and law issues within the country. The state and federal government is using billions of dollars on things such as school, welfare, and medical and receiving minimal or no money in return simply because they are giving out the money to illegal immigrants who do not pay taxes to help fund things. Even though illegal immigrants help the economy, take low paying jobs, and improve the overall image of America, the U.S. must not allow any persons who enter this country illegally to
With over 11 million immigrants in the United States illegally, the issue of illegal immigrants continue to divide America. “The high level of illegal immigration from the Southern border and other Latin American countries has fueled continuing debate about U.S immigration policies” (Carrosco). The majority of those who enter the country illegally are here to find a better future or as we call it the American Dream. According to the Pew research center, “The number of unauthorized immigrants in 2007 was 12.2 million and this number has dropped to 11.3 million by 2014” (Immigration and Migration)…The number of undocumented immigrants has been decline over years. As more and more undocumented immigrants pour into this country, stricter laws are
When it comes to talking about undocumented immigrants, it can become a touchy subject. Everyone has their own beliefs when conversing about this matter. “The Center’s preliminary estimate of the unauthorized immigrant population in 2016 is 11.3 million” ( Pew Research Center). And with that, note that number increases every year. The list of liabilities when it comes to entering the United States illegally is outrageous. With this fact, it encourages illegal activity in the United States. “Apologists for illegal immigration try to paint it as a victimless crime, but the fact is that illegal immigration causes substantial harm to American citizens and legal