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Illegal Immigration
Introduction
United States is a cosmopolitan nation and a melting point of various cultures. The use of English and other national symbols like the national anthem is a unifying factor. Both illegal and legal immigration have led to the diversity in America. While legal migration is an accepted phenomenon in America, illegal immigration elicits heated debates between people of different political inclinations, among business owners, civil rights activists and the citizens. America has been a favorite country for most would be immigrants, due to political freedoms and perceived economic advantages. An immigrant is a native- born in one country but resides in another country. Legal migration follows the law in obtaining visas while illegal immigration connotes the lack of proper documentation with regards to residency and citizenship. Debates on illegal immigrants mostly focus on whether they contribute positively or negatively to the nation’s economy and national security. Additionally, there are questions as to whether the illegal immigrants should be granted citizenship or not. With regards to the history of illegal immigration, academics assert that illegal immigration began with the end of the Bracero program in 1964 in which Mexico supplied cheap labor in the agriculture industry (Nadadur, 1039). This assignment focuses on illegal immigration, its benefits to America, and why Illegal immigrants ought to be granted amnesty. Conversely, it delves into instances in which illegal immigration is detrimental to conditions; it also offers brief explanations as to why amnesty for illegal immigration should be minimized.
Arguments In Favor Of Amnesty
Illegal immigrants do not threaten America’s sovereignty and national security since most of the claims made with regards to security are overstated by critics of illegal immigration. Immigrants of color have been subject to rigorous security checks even before...