Many people are aware of illegal immigration. However, a lot of them just shrug it off like it does not affect their everyday lives. This is a problem, because if few people acknowledge the issue, then it will never be solved. Illegal immigration harms the United States in ways such as overpopulation, jobs available, and even serious legal issues. The United States is home to hundreds of millions of people. About ten years ago there were “more than 10 million undocumented aliens” living in the United States, and that number has grown roughly “700,000 per year” (Kane 1). “Each year the Border Patrol apprehends hundreds of thousands of aliens who flagrantly violate our nation’s laws by unlawfully crossing U.S. borders” (Illegal Immigration …show more content…
This is largely because of immigration. “The illegal alien population is composed of those who enter the country in violation of the immigration law, and others who enter legally and then stay illegally (Illegal Immigration Is a Crime 1). Immigrants gain access to our country, either legally or illegally, and then produce offspring. Many people see illegal immigration as a crime with no victim, however it causes stress amongst other population (Illegal Immigration Is a Crime 1). A lot of the United Sates’ labor force is composed of illegal immigrants. A lot of companies want to help the immigration reform, because foreign workers help them succeed (Renwick 2). Illegal immigrants will work for lower wages, and work in worse conditions (Illegal Immigration Is a Crime 1). A lot of time and money is spent on the issue of controlling illegal immigration. In fact, many of the country’s own resources are used to control the illegal immigration laws (Illegal Immigration Is a Crime 2). There a few ways to help control the flow of illegal immigration. “The three major components of immigration control – deterrence, apprehension and removal – need to be strengthened by Congress and the Executive Branch if effective control is ever to be reestablished” (Illegal Immigration Is a Crime