Putting aside opposing viewpoints, “illegal aliens” are human beings chasing the universal dream of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. But, achieving this dream is made impossible because of the limitations enforced by current immigration policies. President Obama’s Administration is making active strides on the issue, but a Republican Congress makes it an obstacle for President Obama to pass any policy regarding immigration. Although immigration can propose complications, the government should be less restrictive because of the economic, cultural and educational benefits stemming from immigration. Not all “Mexicans” are rapists, criminals or cartel associates. They are hardworking people wanting to give a better life to their families. …show more content…
for a long time, have U.S born children, and are in good legal standing should be given citizenship.The United States is currently in a gross federal debt of $18.321 trillion (www.usdebtclock.org). Through income taxes, Americans make a small dent to the federal debt. All employees of U.S. businesses are forced to pay their taxes even if they are green card holders or resident aliens. Non-citizens are not allowed to work in the U.S. legally, which means they are not always able to have sufficient incomes. People argue that they take part of illegal transactions in the underground economy. However, a new report from the Institute of Taxation and Economic Policy states that ¨undocumented immigrants currently contribute significantly to state and local taxes...and allowing them to work in the U.S. legally would increase their state and local tax contributions by an estimated $2 billion a year” (¨Undocumented Immigrants¨). This assures their tax dollars would be more equivalent with documented taxpayers; thus, creating a more stable and fair immigration policy. If immigrants, illegal aliens, and green card holders were at the same level as legal citizens, “taxes they would pay would increase dramatically” (“The Economic