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Argumentative Essay On Illegal Immigration

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The United States shores was becoming flooded with illegal immigrants in the mid-19th century. Congress passed the Immigration and Nationality Act in 1952 immigration quotas that were established earlier in the 20th century enhanced enforcement’s ability by the federal government (www.2facts.com). The Immigration and Nationality Act became known as McCarran-Walter Act law which was passed as a result of an unfair quota system. By 1965, the Immigration Act was passed to eliminate national quotas and limit annual immigration. This law greatly changed the ethnic and demographic temperament in the United States. Early in the 1980’s, illegal immigration was on the rise. As a result, President Regan signed the Immigration Reform and Control …show more content…

Congress has opposed efforts to a path of citizenship that President Barack Obama's has promise to illegal immigrants. The DREAM Act required illegal immigrants to be of good character, attend educational\vocational program or serve in the military. However, inspite of many Republicans finding favor with granting legal status to immigrants, they believe that it would implicate a reward for illegal behavior (pewrsr.ch). Republicans are divided between supporting the path to citizenship and opposing citizenship of illegal immigration. The Dream Act has passed through legislation by the House of Representatives, however is currently stalled in the Senate. Congress has been unable to reform immigration due to the 11 million of illegal immigrants that are already in the United States. Today, it remains a hot topic in the presidential race. Donald Trump wants to deport all illegal immigrants that are in the United States and the United States and Mexico border. Democrats strongly supports the pathway to citizenship. She feels that immigrants should be protected from being deported. Donald Trump believes that illegal immigrants contribute to crime referring to them as murders and rapist while Hillary Clinton embraces illegal immigrants. She believes that it will strengthen the family, the economy and the country as a

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