In the contemporary society, illegal immigration has been on the increase in the last few decades, and this increase has caused a lot of concern not only for State governments and organization, but also Federal administration. With increased insecurity and the threat of terrorism in the current world, it has made the immigration issue be of great concern to many. The effects and impacts of illegal immigrants to the natives have also prompted those in authority to address the issue with a lot of concern and caution. This has raised a mixed view between and among those affected. As a result, legislators and lobby groups have come up with policies, rules and regulations that try to address and control the societal problem.
There are many policies that have been formulated over the years with an objective and aim of addressing negative effects that arise due to illegal immigration, especially in the United States (US). Politicians and legislators from both sides of the house have presented different positions and views over policies that touch on illegal immigrants in both lower and upper houses (Haines, 2009). It is observed that existing policies over the years have been amended with time, and again depending on their effectiveness in curbing the immigration problem in the US. One among the many bills and acts that have been presented and passed by the senate touching on immigration is the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. The bill was passed in late June 2013, and it is an important bill that touched on arrange of issues that arise out of illegal immigration concerns such as security issues, and economic anxiety as well. The Act it is asserted besides touching on security and related issues,...
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...f illegal immigrants, underlying societal factors such as poverty, crime; drug use and abuse have to be addressed first, so that the illegal immigration challenges can be addressed fully. Social workers need to counsel illegal immigrants and offer them support that will turn and change their societal behaviors (Hjarnø, 2008).
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