Pros And Cons Of Immigration And Deportation

Immigration and Deportation: Changing People’s Lives
When thinking about a family member being removed from a country because that was not there place of origin, is a sickening thought. This thought crosses the minds of immigrant’s every day. Being an immigrant in the United States was supposed to be welcoming and an abundant of opportunity; now they receiver scrutiny and embarrassment from thousands of Americans, jobs are scarce, and when they do find jobs they receive low compensation. This country was fabricated from immigrants and people fleeing genocide; however, that time has changed and our borders are now closed. Taking a look in to the opposing side, there are many reasons why border control is imperative. Take into account that there

is a majority of families that are United States citizens are affected by this deportation system; furthermore, each individual should be judged differently given their American roots. As well each should receive a fair trial.

Laws
In 1996 the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigration Responsibility Act (IIRIRA) was the first law enacted since the 1900's (Social effects).

This law was enacted by President Bill Clinton and was meant to give the federal government more authorization to detain and deport non-citizens (Executive Justice). The (DACA) Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals order was expanded in 2012, this is supposed to help protect children that have been brought to the U.S.; however, they must meet many requirements (executive justice). (DAPA) Deferred Action for Parental Accountability, is a law that grants ''differed action" to non-citizens with children that are United States citizens (executive justice). The Haitian Refugee Fairness Act, and because of this act 60,000 to 80,000 Haitians who are trying to seek refuge are going to become United States citizens and without applying for a visa (Stevens, J. 2013). The Haitian Refugee Fairness Act is a prime example of what this country was built on and what it stands for “Justice and Liberty for all”. However, there are many laws that show kindness and Justice, others shower uncertainty and judgment. As there are many more laws on deportation this is a small overview on the debate taking place among law makers and citizens. With so many different deportation laws, they are said to be some of the most complicated laws in the U.S. (how to stop

deportation).
Statistics
In 2012, deportation has hit a record high 410,000 were reported to be deported by the Department of Homeland Security (how to stop a deportation). On a typical day (ICE) Immigration and Customs Enforcement deport an average of 1,057 people from the U.S. (how to stop a deportation). The past 25 years has seen the largest number of immigrants; however, after further studies have shown there is no relation between the number of immigrants and crime rate. This increase also has no associated with the overwhelming job loss, and drop on the economy (working paper series). Based on the information gathered from the mid 1980’s to 2010 there has been 1 million people deported per year (Ngai, M., & Kanstroom, D., n.d.). Who are the immigrants: Noncitizen Latino Adults;? 55% are undocumented, and 80% come from Mexico or Central America (Brabeck,k,. Lykes,M.,& Hershberg, R. 2011). “In 2008, the unauthorized migrant population in the United States was estimated to be about 11.9 million, 8.3 million of whom were in the labor force”(Fussell, E. 2011). In 2009, 72% of the immigrants deported had no record of criminal records and were from and 20% were from Central America (Hagan, J., Rodriguez, N., & Castro, B. 2011). “There is 4 million U.S. born children in the United States with at least one parent who is an unauthorized immigrant, plus 1.1 million children who are unauthorized immigrants and have unauthorized immigrant parents’’ (American Immigration Council, n.d.). 70 percent of people detained and sentenced to deportation have no legal counsel; Because, they either do not understand or do not have the monetary means (Lo, P. 2013). The statistics have shown that deportation is outrageous, unconstitutional, and immoral.
The effects
The Deportation system is affecting a wide range of United States Citizens, from minor children, to entire families.

Some of who are being affected has no intellect that they are an illegal alien. The effects of the deportation system are unbelievable; children are left alone while there father and mother are torn from their homes. This is an emotional time for these children, considering they are too young to understand. "I didn’t know what to think. Just the thought of me going to back to a country I no longer known, and I have no real memory of… I just went through the moments (How to stop Deportation)." Deportation has been shown to cause families and someone's self, feelings of shame, and isolation. Immigrants live their lives in the United States with uncertainty, for on any given day they can be ripped out of their homes and sentenced to deportation with no legal representation. Their families will not be able to be reached and that causes insecurities. Living day by day with the unknown is very stressful and can take its toll on self-esteem and self-worth. The deportation system not only affects the families and friends of immigrants it also affects the economy; Because there is so much money spent on ICE and border control along with court and the deportation itself. That money can be used for education, livestock, crops, government assistance programs; The list goes on. “More than 46,000 parents of U.S. citizen children were deported in as little as 6 months in

2011. The total costs to foster each child (between administrative and maintenance costs) are significant, close to $26,000 per year” (new web page).Based on this information if every parent one of these 46,000 had one child the
government is spending $1,196,000,000 a year just on foster care costs. These children are
placed in foster care because their parents were illegal aliens and now they must face years of
confinement and injustice while their parents fight to try and return to the States or even just
give up hope all together. Children who grow up in the foster care system have been reported to
have shown failure to trust, lack of attachment, lower grades, and lack of preparation for
adulthood (Global post).
Immigrants are people too
“We dream of a path to citizenship so we can actively participate in our American democracy”
“We dream of contributing to the country we call our home”
“We dream of not being separated from our families and our loved ones, regardless of our
Sexual orientation, no matter what our skill set” (Jose Antonio Vargas).
As the great Dr. Martin Luther King had dreamed for a better tomorrow for all African Americans. Jose Antonio Vargas and many others also have a “Dream”, and that dream consists of being an “American” and what a great nation America is, or so we all think. When most think of an immigrant they think of someone who does not belong; However, this thought process is
completely and totally wrong. Because, this country was built from immigrants, and diversity;
Therefore, immigrants are people too.
Solution
Stating the fact that the President of the United States, President Barack Obama is one
who sees immigrants for what they are “people” and people that deserve a chance for a better
life and deserve to not live in fear or uncertainty. If the President proposes for a change in the
deportation system, should not congress agree. Instead of this Congress looked at President
Obama as an Idiot, and proposed for him to be impeached. This is just an example of the
horrible truth that the justice system does not seek “justice for all”.
Proposing an open border policy would not be beneficial today, as the terrorist threats
are too high. However, the border should not just be closed. It should be monitored, so people
who are seeking shelter and running from genocide in their own country have the ability to seek
refuge in the United States of America, for this is what we stand for and how we became the
greatest country on earth. As well, people who have children that are United States citizens
should be exempt from deportation along with people who are married to U.S. citizens. This
could potentially help the United States budget. Another solution would be to give an open door
policy to specific countries that have mass genocide or poverty that has overcome the people's
ability to prosper in life.
Conclusion
Based on the evidence that has been gathered there is much to debate the fact that
deportation should be almost completely eliminated except for certain situations. This is
because how much both side of deportation affects everyone as a community and family.