Wills’ claims that the federal government's chief law enforcement official might need a refresher course on federal law pertaining to legal immigrants. Some American legislators have taken up the position that prohibiting bilingual ballots would be racist. However, evidence shows that millions of other American citizens feel that prohibiting the bilingual ballot is a step in the right direction. Wills’ begins his article with a political anecdote quoted by Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. When he was asked whether he would favor the prohibition of the bilingual ballot, he simply stated, “Of course not.” Wills’ continues in the next section stating that our national identity and our federal laws are being weakened by immigration that is influenced by these bilingual ballots.
They were either pursuing a better life, new opportunities, or just running away from a political system. Here they found peace, tranquility and opportunity for advancement — the so-called” American Dream”. Illegal immigration is one of the most controversial issues in the United States, but the new the Arizona law has provoked intense debate from Texas to Montana, drawing support in several polls and generating rejection by major civil rights groups. That is, Americans are trying to correct unlawful immigration dilemma with laws that infringe people’s freedom, liberty and equality. Although the federal government stills working on the immigration reform, according to Arizona’s law, it is a state crime not carrying immigration documents.
Many of the provisions in the two laws are similar. For example, both laws state that upon an arrest or traffic stop, law enforcement must make a reasonable attempt to determine the person’s citizenship and immigration status. Both laws also state that law enforcement may not consider race, color or origin in enforcement of this law. Both laws state that lawful presence may be presumed if the suspect can present a state-issued photo ID, state or federal issued ID, or passport. In Arizona, A person is guilty of trespassing if he is present on any public or private land in the state and does not have his or her Alien Registration card or has failed to register.
Their mission is to prevent illegal aliens from entering that cause a threat to American society. Often their purpose is confused. With all of the debates going on regarding border security, what can we do to solve this age old issue? America’s plans to control the invasion of immigrants haven’t worked so far, maybe it’s time to find other ways of dealing with this problem. I personally do not feel that we can ever completely stop immigration.
“On April 23, 2010, Arizona governor Jan Brewer signed into law a discriminatory and un-American law that will require police officers in Arizona to ask people for their papers based only on some undefined "reasonable suspicion" that they are in the country unlawfully. We believe this law, which invites
In a debate regarding illegal immigrants Mitt Romney and President Obama had different opinions toward the issue that had the same outcome. President Obama suggested that illegal immigrants should “get to the back of the line for citizenship”. Romney in the other hand said that it would be nice if they “self-deported” them self, and “lined up back home for legal re-entry to America”. The question here is not who has the better idea, but it’s whether or not this “line” is even possible. Both suggestions seem to be ineffective since most of the immigrants are ineligible for a citizenship, and have no chances of re-entry in the first place.
As directly stated with complete evidence from an attorney, these contradictions are not only unjust but go against Arizona at the federal court level. Publisher Amir Efrati, of The Wall Street Journal states, “The states have no power to pass immigration laws because it is an attribute of foreign affairs. Just as a state cannot have their own foreign policies and immigration laws either” (Efrati). Also, Stephanie Condon posts how Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham stated, “ Arizona's new immigration law is unconstitutional and that "it doesn't represent the best way forward" when it comes to addressing illegal immigration” (Condon). In simple terms, if this law is not repealed Arizona will be going against the constitution, the 14th amendment is used unjustly, and bigger problems will
People came to the United States whether it was illegal or not. They came to the United States because they were looking for a better life for themselves and their families. America is or was known as the land of opportunities and freedom, the land where an immigrant can build a safe and secure life for themselves and their family. It is not too farfetched to think that the legislators in Congress can come up with an amnesty program that would give illegal immigrants legal status in the United States which can also be beneficial to the United States
But now, Arizona has announced that, with this new law, any police officer or sheriff has the right to stop any person who looks “suspicious”. Suspicious means, someone looking like they are an illegal immigrant. The “suspect” now has to prove with a document (that he/she must carry at any time) that he/she is in the country legally. This has opened up a big discussion whether it is going too far or
This angered Latino groups pushing him to make good on past promises to reduce deportations of immigrants living illegally in the country. Since Obama decided to abandon the immigration crisis, Rick Perry, the governor of Texas, decided to take this situation into his own matters. He believes that our borders should not be open and vulnerable to exploitation by ruthless criminals. He is focused on making sure drug cartels and other criminals don’t get a free pass into Texas and the rest of the nation because our borders are unsecured. Rick Perry then later decided to send 1,000 guardsmen to the border to assist the Texas Department of Public Safety’s “Operation Strong Safety”.