Illegal Immigration Case Study

Illegal immigration is a recurring issue in the United States. Many individuals have migrated from more than 100 countries and left their families behind just to gain opportunities and get a kickstart on life. Children who were raised by immigrants but were born in America are considered “the first generation”. These kids are granted privileges that their parents would not have had during their childhood. Even with the lives they make for themselves, illegal immigrants still have to deal with assumptions against them. Stereotypes you might have heard about immigrants are that they have stolen jobs from white men, don’t pay their taxes, and bring violence to America. It is impossible for us, as Americans, to say we are all equal and free if
It gave aliens the opportunity to apply and receive legal status if they met certain requirements. The “Designated Entities” and the U.S. Attorney General decided if they were to be legal or not. Applicants had to prove that they lived and maintained a continuous physical presence in the U.S., have no clean criminal record, and provide proof of registration within the Selective Service. They also had to test their knowledge in U.S. history, government and English language. Although this was confusing, unauthorized aliens still went searching for jobs to support their families. There are many undocumented workers. In the year 2012, about 8.1 million out of 11.4 million undocumented workers in America ended up paying $11.8 billion in taxes(Pianin 1). The government has taken advantage of the immigrants and makes them pay a lot extra than what they need to pay to stay in this country. “Another way to improve the plight of illegal immigrants would be for Mexico to help pay for the education and medical expenses of those illegal immigrants coming from Mexico that are otherwise borne by the U.S. government. Although a number of studies show that illegal immigrants represent a net contribution to U.S. government coffers, the common perception that American taxpayers must bear these costs and that Mexico should share some of the burden of its own citizens breeds resentment. Were the Mexican government
In the Borough of Freehold, there are many Hispanic people living there, undocumented or not, they are still here. A woman named Viridiana and her nephew, who have working permits and other documents, were taken into custody by police officers. They were skeptical about Viridiana and followed her home and entered without permission. “Immigration advocates say they've heard of similar incidents in other parts of Freehold and in New Brunswick. Immigrants have reported being stopped and questioned in stores by immigration officials. Others say they've seen immigration agents block off streets and go door to door”(Yi 2). Innocent people have been taken just by the way they look or dress. Alvin Phillips, an immigration officer, said if they believe that there are illegal aliens inside, they are allowed to conduct warrantless arrests. This woman showed no signs of suspicion that she could be illegal; she was inside of her own home taking care of her children. It also wasn’t the first time that has happened to her(Yi 1). Although the immigration policy can change, that doesn’t promise people's actions towards them will change. You can change the law, but you can’t necessarily change someone's