Immigration and immigrants in the United States is a very hot topic. Especially with Donald Trump in office and the significant actions he has taken upon. So, should they be allowed in our country? In my opinion I believe they should be because America is a nation built off of immigrants. The U.S is known to be the top destination to go to for a better life, and with only 13.5% of America’s total population being immigrants. There is no reason they shouldn’t be allowed to create a better life for
Why I think Immigration Should Be Allowed Consider the following thought experiment: Moved by the plight of desperate earthquake victims, you volunteer to work as a relief worker in Haiti. After two weeks, you’re ready to go home. Unfortunately, when you arrive at the airport, custom officials tell you that you’re forbidden to enter the United States. You go to the American consulate to demand an explanation. But the official response is simple, “The United States does not have to explain itself
Immigration to the United States A controversial topic in today’s politics is the state of immigration in America. While public opinion is generally positive, politicians continue to disagree over the necessity of immigration, and the approaches which can be taken to create a successful body of immigration policies. Thomas Jefferson, however, was certain that immigration would allow the United States to grow and thrive if handled in a way that made the system beneficial to the United States as a whole.
came to the United States as a 2-year old undocumented immigrant. You can’t really say to your parents, “We shouldn’t go to the U.S. That’s illegal and I don’t want to get caught”. So you go to school in the United States, K-12, because the schools have to accept you. As you grow up, you live every day in fear of being deported. Under the Obama-administration, a new policy was created called DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), a program that allows undocumented immigrants who came to the
Many Americans have been lead to believe that “illegal aliens” are dangerous and a threat to society; however the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI data indicates that “between 1990 and 2013 the undocumented immigrants population tripled while the violent crime rate declined 48 percent—which included falling rates of aggravated assault, robbery, rape, and murder. Likewise, the property crime rate fell 41 percent, including declining rates of motor vehicle theft, larceny/robbery, and burglary”
that had no choice but to immigrate since they have nowhere else to go. It has been a problem facing many countries especially the United States. People have been entering through the borders of Mexico and other neighboring countries. However, some of those immigrants have actually entered the United States legally but have never left ever since. Even though the United Nations does seek to offer help for those in need, many people still tend to abuse their rights as humans and break the laws. Moreover
been an overwhelming amount of attempts for immigrants to cross borders into the United States. The biggest question I have is why don’t they go through the proper route of trying to cross over legally and apply for citizenship? The United States government tried to propose new immigration reform that would make it easier for immigrants to get green cards in order to come to the United States to work, but this new law does not successfully grant all immigrants citizenship, in most instances. What would
domestic issues in the United States for the past few years. “Which is ironic, given that this country was founded upon and built by immigrants” (Edward Hudgins). Millions of immigrants have proceeded to advance to the United States with the goal in mind of achieving their American Dream. The American Dream has a different significance for each person, but it’s all tied to the same idea that it’s people’s aspiration in life. In which people from various countries come to the United States to gain prosperity
for all children born in a country 's territory, regardless of parentage, may reward/encourage illegal immigrant parents an excuse to stay in the country. Despite this possibility, the 14th Amendment should not be modified. The 14th Amendment states that “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside.” (U.S. Const. amend. XIV, § 1) It does not stand by America’s past actions and it
Illegal Immigrants Every day, around nine hundred illegal immigrants travel across the US-Mexico border looking for better opportunities to earn money and provide support for their families so that they can escape the poor conditions in which they are living in. Coming to the United States allows these immigrants to earn the money they need to improve their current living conditions at home. Susan Eckstein, a qualitative historical sociologist, wrote in a series of essays titled “Immigrant Niches