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Illegal Immigration
Today, a common controversial political issue involves illegal immigrants from Mexico coming into the United States. Illegal immigrants have been crossing our borders for many years. This is a problem that should be stopped since it is unfair to both Americans and to the countries of the illegal alien’s origin. It is said that the majority of illegal aliens living in the U. ... The number of illegal immigrants is estimated to be about 5 billion with around 275,000 more coming in each year (Beck 45). ... In 1986, Congress passed an Immigration Reform Act, granting over 3 million immigrants amnesty. ... ” Pertaining to illegal immigration, this means that they were given the right to legally live here in the United States. Congress thought that this act would keep illegal aliens from entering our country, however, it did not take away the job opportunities that brings these people to the United States.
Are there ways of stopping or preventing illegal immigration to the United States? Passing and enforcing immigration laws is the only way to hinder the act of illegal immigration. ... It is a tough law that opposes illegal aliens in California. Prop 187 doubled the number of border guards, and made it harder for illegal immigrants to bring their families over. “This law did not permit as much political shelter and was harder on illegal aliens already here.
Approximate Word count = 1102
Approximate Pages = 4.4
(250 words per page double spaced)
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