Illegal Immigration Problems

A major issue that the United states faces is illegal immigrants. The people who come into the U.S. illegally have a major impact on the country, causing many problems. The illegal immigrants cause problems by overpopulation, creating a negative impact on the economy, and doing criminal activities. First, one major problem illegals have on our country is overpopulation. For example, Friedman Nicholas, author of “Immigration Law Causes Debate,” concludes, “Over 1 million immigrants entered the U.S. without permission from the U.S. government in 1994. They joined more than 4 million others already living here.” Thus, a large amount of immigrants have discreetly come into the United States. In 1990, the border patrol heavily stopped illegal
Some immigrants are paid with cash “under the table”(Barbour 34). Therefore, they are not required to pay for social security or income taxes. Consequently, this shows that illegals have cheated the economy. Governor Wilson said, “The benefits for illegal immigrants cost his state 2.4 billion in tax money” (Friedman). According to this, immigrants use up a sum of money, causing a deficit to the economy. According to Friedman Nicholas, “Supporters say illegal immigrants are taking jobs away from legal residents who need them.” When illegal immigrants are given jobs, it takes opportunities away from paying citizens. In all, illegal immigrants have damaged the US economy, also increasing the national
The American workforce is made up of mostly immigrants. They will take jobs that the average American would not dare to take for such as the following: harvesting crops and working in factories (Barbour 28). Barbour also states,”They work as cheap labor, the low wages are a fortune to them” (28). Although they may not make much money, the immigrants can make it work. Some immigrants are hardworking and will continue to carry on through poor conditions. In conclusion, illegal immigration in the U.S. is growing rapidly, damaging the economy, and causing an enormous amount of violence and drugs. The illegal immigrants should be removed out of the U.S. If they want to stay and cause trouble, the nation is going to have to stand up and be a force to be recon with. Immigration is a wonderful thing for any nation: however, there are ways provided for one to become a citizen