Essay On Undocumented Citizens

Undocumented citizens should receive the same rights as American citizens. While in America, everyone should be protected from discrimination, unfair treatment, and injustice. This is because no one should be denied basic human rights. Also, immigrants will always attempt to come to the U.S., whether it's allowed or not. There is no reason why while in America, they should have less rights than regular citizens. It is only discriminatory and unnecessary. Lastly, immigrants have always provided for this country more than they have hurt it. If undocumented citizens help contribute to America, why should they not be allowed American rights?

While in America, everyone should be protected regardless of immigration status. Undocumented citizens should receive the same rights and protections as American citizens. According to Usa-jobs.org, many people see America as a “Land of Opportunity” where there are more opportunities and possibilities than anywhere else. This is why many people from other countries lacking of opportunities come here. Undocumented immigrants shouldn’t be denied basic human rights because of their illegal status. According to Weareoneamerica.org, “The U.S. government must not

deprive any immigrant of their rights under domestic and international law and should not take measures that are incompatible with those rights”. Also, according to Visapro.com, despite legal status, “you have a right to receive at least the minimum wage for full-time work”, the right to “remain silent about your immigration status”, the right against being “arrested unlawfully”, the right to an attorney and to refuse to sign any document. Undocumented immigrants should have all of the same rights as American citizens do.
Immigrants will always attempt entry to the U.S.

According to the NY Times, “About 11.7 million immigrants are living in the United States illegally.” There’s no denying they are here and here to stay in most cases. Us-immigration.com states, “The actual US citizenship application process can take between six months to a year, or even more.” This means even if immigrants are trying to become legal, it takes a long time to even process their request. It’s faster (but not necessarily easier) for immigrants to sneak into the U.S. If only it were easier to become legal, the majority probably would be. Also, it can take several years to actually become a citizen. So, it is pointless to deny American rights of immigrants trying to come to the U.S. or who are already in the

U.S.
Lastly, undocumented citizens contribute to this country. They pay taxes like American citizens do in a number of ways. They pay sales and income taxes, which go to the government and help contribute to our economy. According to Civilrights.org, “All immigrants, regardless of status, will pay on average $80,000 per capita more in taxes than they use in government services over their lifetime.” This clearly shows that they will pay more than they receive. Basically, this is saying immigrants are being taken advantage of. Also, Usa-jobs.org believes immigrant workers are a good thing because they are filling positions of small jobs that most Americans wouldn’t do. They are keeping the cost of employment down, working for lower wages, and for jobs most people don’t want in the first place. If immigrants are helping America, they should receive the same rights as Americans.
Therefore, immigrants should have the same rights enforced as American citizens do. In America, immigrants contribute to our economy and country overall. While doing so, they should be protected and they shouldn’t be denied basic human rights. The issue of immigration will not stop because it’s illegal. People will always attempt to come to this country to escape their own or because they want a better life for themselves and/ or their families. This country was founded and built by immigrants themselves. Today, it is still immigrant labor our country thrives on.