Illegal Immigrants Should Be Granted Amnesty Essay

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    agree. The topic of granting amnesty to illegal immigrants who have committed no crime except for being in the U.S. illegally continues to be debated by Americans from dinner around dining tables to the White House. Illegal immigration has been permitted in the U.S. for way too long. Whether the illegal immigrant illegally crossed the border to get here or overstayed their visa expire without renewing, illegal immigration is wrong. Many U.S. citizens believe all immigrants including those here illegally

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    Are Immigrants actually hurting America? In the article “Supporting Family Values” Linda Chavez writes to inform Americans about immigrants. In American people make the assumption that immigrants are here to hurt America instead of improving America. In reality there is only a small group of immigrants that hurt America. People need to separate the groups to realize that there are immigrants who help America and that they should be allowed to stay in America under certain circumstances. Immigrants

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    must be addressed: what to do with illegal immigrants already in the United States, how to stop future illegal immigration, and how to improve and streamline the process of legal immigration. Illegal Immigrants Currently in the United States Illegal immigrants currently in the United States need a path towards citizenship unless they are violent criminals. There are currently approximately 11 million illegal immigrants in the United States. While these immigrants have broken the law, deporting all

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    hand is amnesty in the United States. This issue has become one of the most upmost importance to the people of the United States, as it is a hot topic in the Presidential primaries. The issue of amnesty is one that pours into other issues, such as the economy, national security, and crime. The stances on immigration usually come down to those that are in support of amnesty, people that are in favor of amnesty for certain situations, and those that are completely against granting amnesty. II. Describe

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    with illegal immigrants already in the United States, (2) how to stop future illegal immigration, and finally (3) how to improve and streamline the process of legal immigration. Illegal Immigrants Currently in the United States Illegal immigrants currently in the United States need a path towards citizenship

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    The immigration laws of the United States have caused many negative effects on the economy. Illegal immigration has been an issue in the United States – depending on how we look at it – since this country was founded. President Obama and the Democrats fought for the DREAM Act, legislation ensuring that young people who want to contribute fully to our society and serve our country are able to become legal residents and ultimately citizens. Although this bill has a long history of bipartisan support

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    Although giving illegal immigrants amnesty might assist us in some ways, it would also create a monstrous situation that the United States would have to handle. These foreigners have committed a crime by crossing the border of our cherished country and by being granted legal status we are rewarding them for doing this unlawful act. If we administer these people a free citizenship into the United States we are conveying that it is an adequate response for us to give these illegal newcomers a place

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    individual, but by an unauthorized immigrant abiding in the United States. This was not his first offense either; he was on his third gun charge the day he murdered Shaw. Instead of being deported right away after his first offense, he was sent right back out onto the streets. Jamiel Shaw, Sr. claims that his “family’s peace and freedom were stolen by an illegal alien from Mexico” and also believes that Congress is “not securing the border” (“Illegal Immigrants and Crime”). Under the Dream Act, this

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    problems stemming from illegal immigration. For many years, immigrants attempting to illegally enter the US has been a problem. South American and Central American countries are often the places that immigrants are coming from. There is much debate over whether or not to allow these undocumented aliens to remain in the United States and to acquire citizenship. In the wake of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, amnesty was granted to millions of undocumented immigrants, meaning that they were

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    nation of immigration but America also faces the problem of illegal immigration. In America the debate of whether undocumented immigrants should be able to get full amnesty is still a controversy. Even though illegal immigrants did make an illicit action, many see the United States as an opportunity for a better future. In addition, undocumented immigrants should be granted citizenship because it will benefit the United States. Creating an amnesty for the students will help the United States by improving

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