How to Prevent Illegal Immigration in Arizona
About a half of all illegal border crossings into the United States, occur along the Arizona-Mexico border (Fairus.org n.p). The illegal migration problem impacts Arizona State. The undocumented migrant population accounts for more than 6% of the state’s total population (Fairus.org n.p). Undocumented migrant population in Arizona is increasing at alarming rates, and there is need to keep the number of illegal immigrants in check for the welfare of the state.
The Problem
The illegal immigrants that make their way into Arizona put pressure on economic resources and contribute immensely to the increase in crime rates (Fairus.org n.p). The problem of illegal immigration in Arizona needs to be prevented because immigrants increase the occurrence of crimes such as drug trafficking and human smuggling. Also, the problem should be prevented because Arizona’s economic resources are spent in catering for the education, incarceration, and medical cost of the undocumented migrant population (Chen n.p). These are resources that can be diverted to catering for the needs of legal residents of Arizona.
Causes of Illegal Migration
Illegal immigrants cross into the United States through the Arizona-Mexico border to escape poverty and unemployment. Poverty and unemployment cause the immigrants to engage in crimes such as human smuggling and drug trafficking to eke a living.
Solutions to the Problem
Tentatively, the problem of illegal migration in Arizona can be solved by making some policies with the Mexican government whereby the government becomes directly responsible for every illegal immigrant.
The tentative solution is justified because the Arizona...
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...eillance systems that can improve border monitoring. Deployed Border Patrol personnel should be equipped with modern technology to enhance their effectiveness in deterring illegal immigration.
Also, charging immigrants without proper documentation is a step in the right direction. Checks should be run on individuals who are reasonably suspected to have illegally immigrated into the country. Law enforcement officers should verify the immigration status of suspected individuals with federal authorities to get more information. People who are found to be in the country illegally, they are put under the custody of federal immigration authorities. Arrested individuals can be individually charged and arrangements made for their deportation. The various solutions to the problem of illegal immigration in Arizona should be applied together and more effective ones retained.
Each day more and more immigrants legally or illegally cross the US border in search of
“Arizona’s economy, including construction and hospitality industries (hotels, restaurants, etc), has depended on undocumented workers for decades”(Altheide 181). In the United States, the undocumented immigrants normally do most constructions that take place. This goes towards the infrastructure development in the country that relies on the efforts of the immigrants. On the fields, the same undocumented immigrants work hard to ensure that the common citizen can access fresh vegetables on the shelves of grocery stores. The immigrants also ensure that homes are kept neat by working as house helps, and they assist senior citizens with their daily chores and help in the landscaping of homes in the United States.
The United States was formed by the immigration of many people from all over the world. Americans take pride in knowing that we are a people of vast ethnic backgrounds and culture. However, at the present time, the flow of illegal immigration, as well as a large influx of other legal immigrants is placing a strain on our land of "huddled masses." Legal immigration to the United States can easily be handled and is welcomed by most Americans. However, the flow of illegal immigrants, especially from Mexico, must be stemmed, due to the strain it is placing on the government, (at the local, state and federal level), as well as the general population. Illegal immigrants are costing the United States over 24 billion dollars a year in taxpayers money (National Review 12.13.93). Something must be done to reduce the flow of illegal immigration into the United States. The focus of this paper will be the problems caused by and possible solutions to the problem of illegal immigration.
On April 23, 2010, Arizona Governor Janice K. Brewer signed the Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act (SOLESNA), or Arizona Senate Bill 1070 (S.B. 1070, as it is popularly known). The purpose of the act is “... to discourage and deter the unlawful entry and presence of aliens and economic activity by persons unlawfully present in the United States” (Senate Bill 1070, 2010). Arizona Senate Bill 1070 is considered one of the harshest anti-immigration law due to it’s enforcements. Nevertheless, it is not the first law of it’s kind. Geographically, Arizona is prime for an anti-immigration bill such as S.B. 1070, as it is one of four states (including California, Texas, and New Mexico) that borders Mexico. Previously, Arizona passed laws such as proposition 200 in 2004, “which barred the provision of public benefits to illegal aliens and required proof of citizenship when individuals registered to vote” (Kobach, 2011). Then it followed with the Arizona human smuggling law in 2005 and the Legal Arizona Workers Act of 2007, “which made Arizona the first state in the nation to require all businesses to use the federal E-Verify program to confirm the work authorization of employees” (Kobach, 2011). While a bill such as S.B. 1070 can generate much controversy, support for its enactment can be traced back to Rob Krentz, an Arizona farmer that “ was shot and killed 30 miles outside of Douglas, Arizona nearly a month before the bill passed” (Long-Garcia, 2010). Although nobody was charged with the crime, the local authorities believed it to be the act of drug smugglers. According to The Battle for Arizona by Nathan Thornburgh, Krentz’s death arose issues that have been talked about before the incident but have not been dealt w...
Again, Arizona’s immigrations law can created a racial profiling issue, and the racism issue can lead to more social issue like create more negative social issues, impact human psychological stress, and impact human health. We should abolish Arizon’s immigration law because people come to the United State to achieve the America’s dream, which can provide for people an advance future. . We should give every people a chance to achieve their own goals, and an advance
Among the problems that face our nation, illegal immigration seems to be one of the most regarded. “In 2005, there were 12.7 million people classified as refugees in the world. Refugees are forced to migrate because of danger in their own country.” (Cath Senker 12) Some push to end it while others want to have it legalized or less strict. There are many points that are argued on this topic. Although immigrants support the economy, they should have to pay taxes. Illegal immigration should be stopped or slowed until the legalization process and borders are improved. Due to the fact, that taxpayers are the backbone of our economy and nation as a whole.
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!
As Americans, we like to believe that the U.S. is the greatest country in the world. There is more freedom, protection, and benefits that are ideal for someone who is looking to improve their life. However, our country is not perfect and there is one issue that has become quite controversial over the last few years: immigration. More specifically, immigration into Texas. The concept of immigration should not be looked upon as a problem. Our country was founded on immigration so it is not something that we aren’t familiar with. It is when people cross into the U.S. illegally that is the problem and one that should not be taken lightly.
Many people get deported each year, this situation can be prevented, but many do not have money for an attorney or do not simply know their rights. Many Mexicans cross the border of the United States for the American Dream. There are more than 11 million illegal immigrants living in the U.S (Huffington post, 2012). This issue has been escalating for years. There are many opponents to illegal immigration. Many people believe that those that break the law by crossing the border illegally or those who overstay their visas should be immediately deported and not have the right to become a U.S citizen.
The United States of America, being a country founded by immigrants, is known all over the world as the land of great opportunities. People from all walks of life travelled across the globe, taking a chance to find a better life for them and their family. Over the years, the population of immigrants has grown immensely, resulting in the currently controversial issue of illegal immigration. Illegal immigrants are the people who have overstayed the time granted on their US, visa or those who have broken the federal law by crossing the border illegally. Matt O’Brien stated in his article “The government thinks that 10.8 million illegal immigrants lived in the country in January 2009, down from a peak of nearly 12 million in 2007.”(Para, 2) While some argue that illegal immigrants burden the United States of America and its economy, others believe that they have become essential and are an important part of the US, economy.
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Furthermore, if we do not make them use their time effectively and wisely by letting them have the same educational benefits as other students, such as in-state tuition and financial aid, illegal immigrants can be as dangerous as creating criminal groups that engage in drug-dealing-related-violence since these people do not work and cannot afford to go to school. Therefore, as the adage goes “Idle hands are the devil`s tool,” we need to make those illegal immigrants busy by helping them go to school so that they can be cognizant of the consequences of committing crimes. Consequently, educating illegal immigrants is, without doubt, a significant tool that allows us to teach discipline to illegal immigrants so that they will not
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