Illegal Immigration in the United States

Illegal Immigration

The people of the United States are now showing higher dissatisfaction rates with the present US government, than that which was ever shown in the past; of course, they have very good reason to feel this way. One such example where the blatant incompetence and callous attitude of Congress is in full display, is the issue of illegal immigration. Although Congress representatives point out that there have been improvements in border security, the seemingly chronic problem of illegal immigration continues to bring in thousands of criminals and undocumented workers who take away opportunities from hardworking Americans; thus, to move forward as a country, we must take all possible measures to deport these ignominious criminals back to where they came from, and keep our people in safety and country in prosperity. As the sands of time have continued to shift with the coming and going of people from all over the world, the United States has managed to maintain a congenial attitude towards new immigrants. Despite this, with such an expansive pool of foreigners desiring access into the haven of our country, active entry into the United States has become much more complex since the days of the simple Ellis Island. As a result, the 20th century has given greater prominence to another kind of immigrant; the one known as an illegal immigrant.

Desperate to become a part of the burgeoning and influential American culture, entire hordes of immigrants have begun to enter the United States illegally. Contravening the laws which govern the land without so much as a second glance, these immigrants are ruthless and cunning when it com...

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