Border Security Protecting our border should be high on the priority list. The southern border stretches 2,000 miles from Texas to California. The border is not flat, so it is not easy for illegal immigrants to just walk through, the terrain is diverse from harsh mountain ranges to huge and desolate deserts. There is also the Rio Grande River, the Chihuahuan and Sonoran desert which is an aid for a natural border that restricts immigrants to cross. I believe we should try to do as much as possible to secure our but, I don’t think there is much else we can do because we don’t have much money to spend on it. We spend an immense amount of money on securing our border. From 2000 to 2010 taxpayers have spent around $90 billion on securing the …show more content…
If we build twelve foot fences down the border they can just make a ladder or just dig under the fence. There is no stopping them from getting into America, I believe there is just too much land to cover and not enough guards, man power or enough money to add to the supplies we already use. A study has shown in 2000, the border patrol apprehended 1.6 million illegal immigrants and in 2010 they only caught around 460,000. There is roughly 11 million illegal immigrants in the US to this day, and around 375,000 get into the US illegally through the southern border. Not only do they take our jobs, they also cost each state a tremendous amount of money. Texas estimated that the hospital bill for illegal immigrants was $1.3 billion in 2006. But some analyst believe it is because of Americas Economy and how it is lethargic and the unemployment rate is going up, so immigrants don’t want to risk trying to get into the country only to find out that there might not be any jobs for them. So fewer and fewer immigrants are trying to come into the U.S. but it has nothing to do with the security of the border. There is still the argument that the border patrol did in fact help, they deployed more than 15,000 soldiers and have reduced the drugs and money being smuggled. In the past two years the border patrol has snatched 75% more money, 30% more drugs, and 64% more
Therefore, instead of focusing on increased border security, deportation, and the hunting down of illegals, wasted recourses could go to other ways for possible solutions to this problem. Still, the perhaps millions of dollars spent on all of these activities could be redirected in a more positive manner. Nevertheless, these funds could be used to help Mexico’s, economy, job opportunities, and health care. Furthermore, if more support was given in these areas there would be less reason for immigrants to cross the boarder illegally. Another possible solution would be to implement or change a policy regarding immigration and make it and overall easier process. Moreover, it is hard to say what those would do if they were in these immigrants situations. Often, we are too stuck in one view point, not looking from the perception of
A nation without borders is not a nation. Today, every country is making effort to secure its borders not only from terrorists, drugs and smuggling but also from illegal immigration. All these recurring activities have sparked the United States to secure its borders against illegal immigrants and terrorism by creating a special department named the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) headed by the Secretary of Homeland Security. After the terrorist attack of 9/11, terrorism and illegal immigration were two striking issues for the DHS. To solve these issues, the Department of Homeland Security further created two immigration enforcement agencies: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the U.S. Customs and
The border wall is one of the ways these two issues have been brought down. This makes it harder for both the immigrants and narcotics to cross the border. It is more dangerous for them if they are risking to climb up that wall not knowing if they will have a safe landing. Technology is another way to prevent this from happening. The border patrol has developed thermal detectives that can sense people from miles away of the border. This will give them a heads up that people are coming their
1. Initially Reyna Grande and her siblings Carlos and Mago were left behind while their parents immigrated to the United States to work. During that time Grande faced many struggles among the most prevalent were her feelings of abandonment, the neglect she and her siblings faced at the hands of their paternal grandmother, and the ostracization due to their circumstance. Reyna and her siblings were left behind when she was a baby by her father, as a result Reyna had no concrete recollection of him during hi absence. Two years after her father left her mother left to help him in America when Reyna was four years old. Until that point Reyna’s mother had been the only parental figure she had known. The abandonment didn’t stop at the physical absence
In the words of Ronald Regan “A nation that cannot control its borders is not a nation.” Many feel that illegal immigration is a growing concern for our nation, and securing our borders is most so that we can protect our homeland and preserving our freedom. They say these Illegals take jobs and deny opportunities for American citizens who have made worked hard to gain citizenship in a legal way.
Border Patrol The U.S. Border Patrol to me is very important to the United States of America and to me as well. Without the Border Patrol, America would be a goat standing in the middle of a wolf cage. The Border Patrol and their agents border the boundaries of America so we can be safe in our homes. People don’t realize how important any kind of law enforcement is, until the day that they need assistance comes. I don’t take our men and women who protect us Americans.
From 2000 to 2010 taxpayers spent ninety billion dollars on patrolling the Mexican border. It cost one hundred and ten million dollars a year to station National Guard troops, hire U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents, and purchase x-ray machines to scan train cars and trucks. During 2010, the border patrol captured three and a half million pounds of marijuana, two hundred and fifty-four thousand pounds of cocaine, and four thousand two hundred pounds of heroin. Although these actions intercepted a lot of drugs, reports indicate that the Mexican drug cartels still make upwards of twenty-five million dollars a
...re needs to be an increase of border patrol in these areas (Dudley). Also, there should be occasional screenings of people, whether it may be in their workplace or schools, to establish their citizenship. All in all, one must recognize illegal immigration will never be entirely ended, but with the proper approach it can be reduced, strengthening the domestic tranquility and security of the United States as a nation.
Over the course of the history of the United States of America, the country has had struggles with its own borders and the protection of those borders. Illegal immigration is a big problem and the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and cash over our borders into our country has evolved into a bigger problem. The United States has over seven-thousand miles of border to cover each day. That is quite a bit of land, but the only problem with this is there is a lack of manpower to cover every single mile of border. The US shares its borders with Canada and Mexico. All along these borders are small communities and cities that are occupied by US citizens. This means that these cities and communities require the protection of our Homeland Security Agency.
...h the problem internally and fortifying the country’s borders will help us ensure our country remains safe and flourishes.
Over the years it seems as though our country has become more populated and unsafe from the illegal immigrants and smuggled goods, such as drugs and weapons, which make it into the United States. Although there are many illegal immigrants and contraband that are able to make it into the U.S undetected, there are a significant amount of people and contraband that are caught by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The CBP is a component of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and was formed in 2003. “It is one of the world’s largest law enforcement organizations and is charged with keeping terrorists and their weapons out of the U.S” (CBP). One of the departments of the CBP is border security, which is a team of individuals that work together to protect our country from “illegal immigrants, narcotics smuggling, and illegal importation” (CBP). Border patrol was established in 1924 and has changed dramatically over the decades. The one aspect that has not changed is “the overall mission to detect and prevent the illegal entry of aliens into the U.S” (CBP). The border patrol is responsible for patrolling the 6,000 miles of Mexican and Canadian land borders and 2,000 miles of coastal waters. According to CBP, “In 2013 420,789 nationwide illegal aliens were apprehended and 2.9 million pounds of drugs were seized.” As one could tell, there is a significant amount of illegal immigrants and smuggled goods coming into the U.S. However, the number of illegal immigrants that have been seized is lower than it has been in the past, but I still believe that having a strong border security is necessary in continuing to keep immigrants from trying to come into the U.S illegally and transporting illegal goods. “The primary goal of bo...
...ion and drug smuggling has been on the rise the past few decades and our current approach is not confronting the escalating issue at hand. America’s safekeeping at our borders is not robust enough to deter these illegal immigrants and drug smugglers. Our border wall and security checkpoints must be strengthened immediately.
Over the past 10 years the number of illegal immigrant in the United States has risen from 5-12 million. This eventually opens the eyes of policyholders to the effects of illegal immigration on incomes and public finances, as well as potential safety threats posed by unauthorized entry into the states. President Bush signed into the secure fence act which authorized the spending of $1.2 billion for the construction of a seven-hundred-mile fence along the U.S- Mexico border. I guess this was the only solution to actually try to cut down the amount of illegal immigrants that were invading the U.S.
The large number of immigrants entering the United States has put a strain on the country, creating a need for tougher border security measures and reforms. The situation and security of America 's border is an epidemic that threatens not only the well being of Citizens in the U.S. but also the lives of those seeking refuge trying to enter the United States. This problem recognized by former Governor Michael Steele, who has expressed his opinion on illegal immigration in the past “Secure our borders first. Let us know and let us make sure the American people know that we’re taking care of the important business of dealing with the illegal immigration into this country. You cannot begin to address the concerns of the people who are already here
“The economic and social consequences of illegal immigration across the 1,940 miles long American-Mexico border are staggering” (Miller, 29). This quote by the Colorado Alliance for Immigration Reform, their goal is to eliminate illegal immigrants in Colorado. The costs associated with the Border Patrol has skyrocketed in today’s world (Miller 28). Los Angeles county alone reported spending $350 million a year on healthcare for illegal immigration (Miller 35). This is a lot of money for just one city.