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Pros And Cons Of Immigrating To The United States

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As society we know that The United States of America it’s known for its history and a free nation build upon Immigrants, but also questions those immigrants coming into the country. However, the reason would never be the same it depends on each individual need. For example, the immigrants come to this country because delinquency in their foreign country is very crucial and their life are in a high risk. Another reason would be poverty in which immigrants feel the need to immigrate to provide a better future to the families left behind. In addition, immigrating to The United States can be dangerous, plus the reality is that nothing is easy for immigrants because they must get used to a new culture, new language, and many more struggles to face …show more content…

Others like Rupert Murdoch state that,” Mexican immigrants, as with all immigrants, have much lower crime rates than native born. While the FBI says 267,000 illegal aliens leaving the other 2 million presently incarcerated? Seems like social breakdown” (Murdoch). According to the source this is one of the main reasons why the president doesn’t want illegal immigrants in this country because he believes that immigrants are making the U.S. a more dangerous place. Yet due to this rate many immigrants are view as criminals and danger to society causing Americans to discriminate immigrants and lacking them opportunities. For example, students are paying off he consequences when all they are doing is getting an education that will not only help the government, but they will be able to provide better opportunities for their families. This issue is key because it will help the students at the Universities understand why immigrants are discriminated and harassed that they are involve in crimes, bases on the view of the …show more content…

aliens do not confine their criminal activities to border cities. Communities throughout this country are experiencing increasing alien involvement in drug importation and distribution weapons smuggling, and violence against persons and property. The escalation in alien crime has placed added demands on state and local law enforcement personnel. In the [2005 U.S. Justice Department] population study of 55,322 illegal aliens, researchers found that they were arrested at least a total of 459,614 times, averaging about 8 arrests per illegal alien” (Murdoch). This statistical review by the chiefs of police shows how since illegal immigration continue to grow so does the crime and this is due with the involvement of drug trafficking. This could be due to them not finding a job due to their current situation being forced to work for money even if the job consists of something that can lead to incarceration. Also mentioned, “Any alien who (1) enters or attempts to enter the United States at any time or place other than as designated by immigration officers, or (2) eludes examination or inspection by immigration officers, or (3) attempts to enter or obtains entry to the United States by a willfully false or misleading representation or the willful concealment of a material fact, shall, for the first commission of any such offense, be fined under Title 18 or imprisoned not more than 6

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