The Pros And Cons Of Immigration Reform

In the United States alone there are about 11 million undocumented immigrants (“ Why does” 1). With these 11 million immigrants exists a big argument which is if an immigration reform law should be created? Some people argue that a immigration reform will benefit our economy. But the other side of the argument is the immigration reform is not needed because we would be rewarding criminals. During the presidential election we have heard both sides to this argument with the Republicans and Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton and the Democrats. Now the question is which side is the correct one?

For some an immigration reform seems to be the less expensive approach for others and immigration reform seems to be against a constitutional value. When an illegal immigrant is found guilty for a crime

In Arizona the “show me your papers” law invites racial profiling against Latinos, Asian Americans, and others presumed to be immigrants based on how they look or sound ( “Why Does” 2). Many argue this is unconstitutional because of racial discrimination against people. Others think that this will end the problem and discourage any more immigration into this country. The case United States v. Texas has blocked an initiative that would allow millions of illegal Americans an opportunity to apply for temporary relief from deportation and get work authorization allowing them to contribute more fully in their children 's daily lives ( Ricker 1). Some experts argue that U.S citizen children suffer from heightened anxiety, reduced access to health care and greater food insecurity than their peers due to the fact that their parents are illegal ( Ricker 2). Therefore in 2014 President Obama to help fix part of our dysfunctional immigration System created the deferred action for parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Resident, or DAPA ( Ricker 2). This law was created to keep families together in the