Immigration problems are not just a problem in Arizona but a problem throughout the United States. The definition in the Webster dictionary, an illegal immigrant or alien is a non-citizen whom has entered the United States without government permission or who has stayed beyond the termination date of the visa is consider an illegal immigrant or alien. Arizona’s newly enacted immigration law, which was meant to stem human trafficking and drug-related border violence, has been criticized by many as a way of racial profiling. The House Bill 2126 which makes it a state misdemeanor crime for any illegal alien to be in Arizona without carrying registration documents’ required by the federal law. The bill also helps the state and local law enforcement crack down on any individuals sheltering, hiring and transporting illegal aliens. The law requires police to question people about their immigration status, if officers suspect the person is in the US illegally, and if they have stopped them for a legitimate reason. The paragraph on intent in the legislation says it embodies attrition through enforcement doctrine. Civil rights groups have said Arizona's new law paves the way for widespread discrimination against Hispanics. Religious leaders in the US and Latin America have denounced Arizona's controversial new immigration law. The legislation, which is set to take effect on 29 July, will also make it a crime to be in Arizona without immigration papers. Bishop John Webster of Salt Lake City, head of the US bishops' committee on migration, warned it could lead to racial profiling and create divisions between the police and immigrant communities. Archbishop Munoz said the measure would "make it possible to detain someone based on their externa...
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...y believed in. the question has been addressed about this law, does it violate the rights of an individual who looks like they are here illegal or an illegal immigrants to be stopped an asked to show some kind of document proving citizenship like a “green card” permanent residency document or a passport. There are a lot of issues and concerns regarding this law that not only affect the Americans citizens in Arizona but Americans individuals who are here legally educational, medical, work labor an crime which address the use of illegal drug trafficking across the US an Mexican border. The enforcement of the US border security is another problem that affects the national security, the concern address the issues of who and what are crossing the border into the united states control these access points to the US and very viral to the safety of the American citizens.
First of all, the Arizona’s SB 1070 proposition was signed on April 23, 2010 by Jan Brewer. SB 1070 stands for “Support Our Law Enforcement and Neighborhoods Act”. This bill was created to gives the right for police officers to stop individuals that might be an immigrant, and ask for their documents that state they are U. S. citizen or legal resident. Which I certainly believe that is racial profiling because to identify whether someone is a legal resident or not, someone will need to look at racial aspect of the person. In fact this is what is happening police officers will not be in the lookout for people with a hijab or Japanese; they will be targeting Spanish-speaking individuals. With this said, what did those aliens do wrong? Are these aliens being stop or arrested because a law offense or because the racial aspect? Isn’t this being racist, I believe so?
In Chapter 8 of Major Problems in American Immigration History, the topic of focus shifts from the United States proper to the expansion and creation of the so called American Empire of the late Nineteenth Century. Unlike other contemporary colonial powers, such as Britain and France, expansion beyond the coast to foreign lands was met with mixed responses. While some argued it to be a mere continuation of Manifest Destiny, others saw it as hypocritical of the democratic spirit which had come to the United States. Whatever their reasons, as United States foreign policy shifted in the direction of direct control and acquisition, it brought forth the issue of the native inhabitants of the lands which they owned and their place in American society. Despite its long history of creating states from acquired territory, the United States had no such plans for its colonies, effectively barring its native subjects from citizenship. Chapter 8’s discussion of Colonialism and Migration reveals that this new class of American, the native, was never to be the equal of its ruler, nor would they, in neither physical nor ideological terms, join in the union of states.
Arizona’s immigration law should be abolished because it creates racial profiling in society. This law is encouraging racism problem to increase because without this law our country already has to face with so many problems about racism. Come back to Arizona’s immigration law, I wonder how officer can stop each individual with the reasonable suspicions exits that someone is illegal immigrants. Will it base on people with color skin or people who cannot speak English? The answer should be yes, because the law allow officer can stop each individual just base on their perceptions. And of course by looking at people with color skin, they can tell who is from America or not. However, people do not have a right to make any judgment and perception
It is clear that illegal immigration has gotten out of control and constringent measures need to be taken to protect the United States borders. The local Government of Arizona recently decided to take control of the situation, by passing the “Support our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act” {House Bill 2162}. This bill gives law enforcement officers and agencies the authority, to lawfully stop, detain and arrest anyone who appears to look like an illegal alien. The bill out-right condones racial profiling and it violates civil rights, as well!
... great need to put a new policy into effect, which addressed the changing immigration issues of family, visas, workforce, citizenship and other legal matters. In June 2013, the U.S. Senate approved a policy called S.744 which is called “The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013”. This reform bill will now be sent to the U.S. House of Representatives. The majority of the Republican Party is expected to oppose this bill. This reform includes, as Traurig and Reiff (2013) stated, “A path to citizenship for 11 million illegal immigrants, an innovative temporary worker program, increased visa numbers for skilled foreign workers, and a nationwide employment eligibility verification system”. One thing is for certain; we can all agree that immigration reform is a must. It is apparent that his bill is a step in the right direction.
“They are willing to sell themselves in order to find a better life for themselves or
The United States has often been referred to as a global “melting pot” due to its assimilation of diverse cultures, nationalities, and ethnicities. In today’s society, this metaphor may be an understatement. Between 1990 and 2010, the number of foreign born United States residents nearly doubled from 20 million to 40 million, increasing the U.S. population from almost 250 million to 350 million people. With U.S. born children and grandchildren of immigrants, immigration contributed to half of this population growth. These immigrants, consisting of mostly Asian and Hispanic backgrounds, have drastically changed the composition of the U.S. population. In 2010, Asians and Hispanics made up 20 percent of the U.S. population, in contrast to a 6 percent share of Asians and Hispanics in 1970. It is predicted that by 2050, the share of immigrants in the United States will increase to one half of the entire population. With this rapid increase in diversity, many citizens have opposing views on its impact on the United States. In my opinion, an increase in immigration does contain both positive and negatives effects, but in general it provides an overriding positive influence on America’s society (“Population”).
The first move stopping immigration decided by Congress was a law in 1862 restricting American vessels to transport Chinese immigrants to the U.S. The Alien Contract Labor Laws of 1885, 1887, 1888, and 1891 restricted the immigration to the U.S. of people entering the country to work under contracts made before their arrival. Alien skilled laborers, under these laws, were allowed to enter the U.S. to work in new industries. By this time anti-immigrant felling rose with the flood of immigrants and in this period the anti-Catholic, anti-foreign political party the Know-Nothings, was already born. The problems and issues are still much the same today, as they were 150 years ago, but as the numbers and facts show the immigration problem is growing worse and worse.
Every year, hundreds of thousands of immigrants, legal and illegal, from around the world, come to the United States. These immigrants come because they want a chance at a better life; others are refugees, escaping persecution and civil wars in their home country. Many people believe the United States is the best place to go. There is more freedom, protection, and benefits, which seems like a good deal to immigrants. But the large number of immigration is affecting the current citizens of the United States. Taxpayers are forced to pay for the welfare and schooling for many of these immigrants, some who are illegal aliens. Some citizens believe that immigration can be hazardous to the environment. Others blame crime, poverty, and overpopulation on immigration. About sixty-eight million immigrants have been added to the United States since 1970, and it is estimated that 130 million people will be added over the next fifty years. The government has tried somewhat to restrict immigration but the laws are still too lenient. Nearly every other advanced country in the world is moving quickly towards stabilized population or has already achieved it. The United States is moving towards it very slowly. This country would have to reduce immigration down to 255,000 a year to do this (Beck 1). If nothing is done to stabilize the immigration to this country, what will become of population in the next decade? The population will continue to grow even faster - not due to births, but to massive immigration to this country. Immigration can become a serious problem to this country if the government does not produce stricter laws.
The United States has long served as a refuge for people who seek to escape hunger, poverty, torture, and the oppression of the human spirit in their own countries. However, the issue of immigration in the United States has become a political flashpoint since the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The sacralization of the tragedy has served to paint all immigrants with the same fear-ladened brush, and has marginalized and stereotyped an already vulnerable population. Today, more than ever, immigrants in the United States face increasing stressors as they try to assimilate in a politically charged post 9/11 world. To be an effective social worker, immigration issues and multicultural awareness is critical. Mary and Mario, a couple who is seeking marital therapy, will serve to illustrate the immigration issues a clinician should consider when assessing a client system in therapy.
Social Issues In the book “Illegal, Life and Death in Arizona’s Immigration War Zone” by Terri Greene Sterling, one of the major social issues presented is immigration. Immigration is a prominent national issue, and the undocumented population is growing rapidly in our nation for many reasons, one being that Mexicans can’t afford to live in Mexico because of lack of employment and good pay. They want to escape poverty and oppression. The minute immigrants come to America, they start contributing to the economy. Indeed, a recent study showed that in all their different roles in the U.S, immigrants make vital contributions to the economy.
There are many, many issues when it comes to immigration and migration. Nothing is just black and white, and there is always at least two sides to a story, usually more than that. I’m going to tell my side, or at least the side that I see the most of living in Arizona, a border state to Mexico. Being that the issue of immigration is so broad, I’ve narrowed it down to the most important question to me, living in the southwest, concerning Mexican/American border issues. Is it the immigrants themselves that are the problem or is it the laws governing immigration? This is a big debate amongst politicians, activists, students, citizens, non-citizens, and everyone in between. I think that the problem lies on both sides, but the bigger fault belongs to the American laws and regulations.
Also created a 287(g) program for local police can be deputized to act as immigration officials. 4. The Legal Immigration Family Equity Act and LIFE Act Amendments of 2000 furthered the idea that family unity’s that are immediate relatives of the U.S. citizens and green card holders are approved for residency, and 5. The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2010 provide a pathway for citizenship for young undocumented Americans. The DREAM Act occurred same lame-duck session under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (Philip E. Wolgin). The Supreme Court looked at two immigration laws, the firs, Mellouli v. Holder, involves whether a noncitizen—even a green card holder—can be mandatorily detained and deported for possessing drug paraphernalia. The defendant, Moones Mellouli is a lawful permanent resident who earned two master’s degrees and worked as an actuary. He was convicted of a Kansas misdemeanor offense, “possession of drug paraphernalia,” a charge that did not make reference to a controlled substance. In fact, his conduct would not constitute a crime under federal law and would not constitute a crime in many states. Nonetheless, ICE arrested Mellouli and sought to deport him for violating a state law “relating to a controlled
Local law enforcement officers swore to protect and serve all who live within the community without prejudice. They are capable of enforcing the local laws within the guidelines of the federal immigration law, with the trust of the city. Communication and partnership between all branches of the law, federal, state and local can be a positive force against illegal immigration. History has shown that there have been many assaults on our country. If local law enforcement intervened, besides given the rights to enforce immigration laws, there would be a noticeable decrease in terrorist; and criminal acts against our nation. Limiting local law enforcement from cooperating with the federal government is foolish because local law officers need to secure our community and protect the public safety. Mark Brnovich an American lawyer and is a politician from the state of Arizona and a supporter of local law enforcement enforcing immigration laws wrote an article "Advisory Model Policy for Law Enforcement Applying SB 1070 " by Mark Brnovich (2016). Brnovich supports and argues that local law enforcement policies and enforcing immigration don’t violate federal or state
Immigration has been a major issue around the world for many years. In the United States today’s immigration has brought a lot of attention, especially illegal immigration. Immigration is the act of immigrating, which means to move to another country where you were not born, and to use the new country as a permanent residence. Desperate to become a part of the booming American culture, thousands upon thousands of immigrants have begun to enter the United States illegally. Illegal immigration is when someone is staying in a given country without the country’s official permission, illegally entering a given country, or overstaying the expiration of a visa. According to The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the population of unauthorized immigrants is estimated to be 11 to12 million. Every year a significant number of people arrive. Although there is a multitude of issues surrounding unauthorized immigrants staying in the United