...battle of illegal immigration is a major issue in the United States that has been a constant issue for many years. The issues of illegal immigration are described as the migration of foreign citizens into the United States of America. This is done through illegal routes, such as hiding on boats porting in the United States, crossing through miles of treacherous terrain illegally to jump the borders of Mexico, and violating the agreement of a tourist visa as well as illegally boarding planes bound for the United States. It is a known fact that the men and women who enter this country do not meet the legal requirements to enter the United States from foreign countries. The research conducted will describe the issues of illegal immigration, whether the current policy is a regulatory or legislative-initiated policy, and the issue with the policy. A review of the possible constitutional violations will be described as well as if this issue or policy will affect the community, the accused, and the victims of any crimes committed by the illegal immigrants. The Issue The policy makers of the American government typically will take multiple routes in taking care of these issues before needing to develop a policy that will assist in combatting the concerns of the government. The existing immigration policies have been active for many years and for that same amount of time the policies have been questioned and scrutinized. The problems arising from illegal immigration have shown the violation...
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...History of immigration goes back decades in American History. The founding fathers of America could be considered immigrants. According to MPI, Migration Policy Institute almost 41 million immigrants, or 13% of the total population, are present in the United States of America is known as the melting pot of the world because people of all nationalities and backgrounds dream to land in America for a slice of the freedom we, as Americans, so effortlessly boost and pride ourselves in. In the present day, immigration remains a hot topic among citizens and legislation. The current policy in place is rather complex and can be conf ing for majority of the time. The issue of taking in migrants is practically non-existent. The current policy in place can be summarized into the following standards: “the reunification of families, admitting immigrants with skills the benefit the United States economy, protecting refugees, and promotion of diversity.” (American Immigration Council, 2014) While many may agree that the current system does not work for the size of the issue immigration proves to be; the Commander in Chief has a plan to try to fix what seems to be broken. The President’s plan, President Obama’s Common-Sense Immigration Reform, consists of four main principles. Those principles are continuing to strengthen border security, cracking down on employers that hire undocumented workers, create a path to earned citizenship, and finally streamlining the legal immigration systems. Moving...
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...BORDER SECURITY OF TEXAS AND MEXICO FirstName LastName Class Name DD Month, YYYY bORDER sECURITY OF texas and mexico Border security is a subject that is at the forefront of the mind of most people today. When considering border security, the subject of illegal immigration is often the first consideration. When considering the impact and cost of illegal immigration, many people consider only the jobs illegal immigrants may take away from legal citizens. While the impact to the job market is certainly of concern, that is an issue which can be controlled by the employer. Employers do not have to hire illegal immigrants. However, there are other factors to consider regarding border security and illegal immigration beyond that of the job market which are not voluntary, and the taxpayer has no control over. This paper will focus on the specific Texas and Mexico border security topics as they relate to illegal immigration: 1. Texas-Mexico Border and Illegal Immigration 2. Illegal Immigrant Education 3. Illegal Immigrant Social Welfare and Health Care Programs 4. Illegal Immigrant Criminal Justice Texas-Mexico Border and Illegal Immigration The subject of illegal immigration has become a hot topic in the current political environment. It is not surprise, as the population of illegal immigrants in the United States grows with every passing day. In 1996, the estimated population of illegal immigrants in the United States was 5 million people. As of 2011...
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...Analyze a Social Issue - Final Paper Population growth occurs through birth rates, death rates, and immigration. Some states are affected by population growth more than others and one of the largest contributors is owned by the high level of immigration in certain areas, such as Texas. If growth continues on the path that it is currently on, the state will suffer the changes that will occur. The current census reports over 25 billion people in the United States but with the projected growth this number can exceed 400 billion within the next century. Illegal immigration accounts for a large portion of this increase and the majority of Texas’ immigration is from Mexico because of geographical location and cultural diversity that already exists in the state. Over the years, illegal immigrants are earning naturalization or obtaining permanent citizenship which allows them access to government benefits. It is also stated that the death per birth ratio is lower in Texas than the national average which causes an even higher amount of population growth every year. This kind of growth will cause a higher level of poverty, urbanization, social inequity, and environmental damage. If a solution is not determined soon on how to lower the growth rate, the state will also suffer detrimental impacts to employment rates and government benefits such as social security and government provided medical care and assistance. The quality of our future, and our next generations, depends on a rational...
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...Name Gov 2306 -23006 2014 Fall Semester Professor Griggs Word Count: 1,322 Immigration in Texas Immigration policy in the United States, namely in Texas, is a great source of controversy amongst lawmakers and the public. An immigrant is a “person who leaves one country to settle permanently in another” (ProQuest). America currently has about 11.5 million illegal immigrants living within its borders (Passel). With this large of a population, immigrants do have an impact on the population and the laws for how to deal with them must be updated. There is a large number of the illegal immigrants working for cash, sharing houses, avoiding taxes, and still sending their children to public schools, and driving on the roads that citizen’s tax money pays for. Currently the law on illegal immigrants is mostly black and white stating that it is a crime to be in the country illegally. However, if the government updates the system to help naturalize them lawfully, states and the immigrants both have a potential to benefit. There are many factors contributing to the immigration of illegal immigrants into Texas. The majority of these immigrants are from Central America through the border shared with Mexico. There are push and pull factors causing them to move here. “The report from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops identifies poverty, paucity of educational opportunities, the urge to join family already in the U.S., and the fear of growing crime as powerful factors propelling immigrants...
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...all across the board. People find it hard to pull up and move to various locations around the world but for a better life for themselves and the family they often do so . Families do so for better wages to avoid crime, better education and sometimes are forced to. Immigrants take a chance for a better life by facing, crime, kidnapping and murdering order to get to various places in the United States. Texas border brings in more than half of the immigrants who illegally and legally come into the United States. Jon 13 34-35 gives us direction on how to treat others regardless if they are immigrants her illegally or legally . One status does not dictate this. “34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” People find it hard to pull up the roots that they have held tight to and move to a place they have never been. Although this is hard millions of non-American citizens have made the decision to move. The immigration that had the most impact took place around the eighteen hundreds, this was due to the Great Depression through the hard times in the 1930s. During this time over 60 million people immigrated too different parts of the world but more than half of those immigrants came to the United. States. Globalization and movement of labor has a wide arena that it touches as a result of this. People tend to move...
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...Texas Borders and Immigrations Darell Andrews CJA/304 November 3, 2014 WAFEEQ SABIR Texas Borders and Immigrations Texas with amongst other southern states has issues with immigrants from Mexico, crossing into their states. A recent outbreak of children caught crossing the border. Texas and other states used tax payers money to house these children. Reporter Chuck Ross stated “The recent spike of illegal immigrants — which the Obama administration has called “unprecedented” — has mostly been reported as a wave of unaccompanied children. The administration predicts that 90,000 will be apprehended this year — three times last year’s totals.” (Ross, 2014, n.a) Families in Mexico believe their children will have a better and safe life in the United States. For a parent to send their children away and possibly never see their child again, the child must have been living a devastating lifestyle. The parents are aware the United States will provide immediate care for their children. Our government needs to come up strategy to lower or completely stop immigrants from invading our states. A part of me feels horrible for these children who have lived a terrifying life and are looking for peace in their life. These children are not trying to avoid authorities once they make it over the border. They want to be caught and have the opportunity to receive a visa to stay in the United States. After each child is arrested at the border they began the process of being deported...
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...provide supreme judicial review for the nation and provides checks and balances for the other branches. A main priority for the Court is determining if something violates the Constitution. 2. Each of these branches is independent of the others (separation of powers) and are part of a system of checks and balances. Briefly explain what this means. a. Each branch of government has their own roles and functions, however in order to make sure that the American people are represented fairly and the best decisions for the country are made, each branch of government has a way to counteract another branch’s decision in order to check what they are doing and potentially counteract it and act as a balance 3. By what authority does a president issue an executive order? a. Executive orders do not require Congress’ consent in order to take effect. 4. The other two branches of government, legislative and judicial, have recourse against an executive order. Generally, explain what that recourse is for each branch. a. Legislative: majority 2/3 vote b. Judicial: can be challenged in court on the grounds of deviating from congressional intent or exceeds the President’s constitutional power. 5. What are executive orders generally used for? a. They are...
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...creating an employment law compliance plan for a Bradley Stonefield. He is creating a limousine company that is based out of Austin, Texas. He has set a goal to have 25 employees within the first year of his business operations. So to help ensure the success of this business venture an Employment Law Compliance Plan is being developed. This memo will not only examine employment laws it will also deal with the penalties that can be enforced for noncompliance of these employment laws. This memo will address several employment laws several of these are laws will be specific to Texas and there will be some National Employment Laws. They are as follows: The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, The Texas Minimum Wage Law, The Texas Labor Code Anti-Discrimination Provisions, Occupational Safety and Health Act. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 The 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) was the first attempt through legislation to attack the issue of unauthorized immigration. There are approximately 178 million civilian workers in the United States labor force. This figure, however, excludes an invisible labor pool—the undocumented worker (Robinson, Gilbertson 1987). According to the New America Foundation, Texas has the third highest percentage of undocumented workers in its workforce that stands at 9.0%. Initially through various loopholes...
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...The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) states that illegal immigration costs California nearly $22 billion each year. This amounts to $2,724 per California household to pay for the health care, education, welfare and incarceration of illegal immigrants (Gallegly, 2012, para. 3). While not the root of unemployment, illegal immigrants have added to the strain caused by high unemployment in our society. Illegal immigration brings thousands of people into the country each year; it has been the cause of the country’s deficit, along with the loss of jobs of able and ready workers. Each year more immigrants enter the U.S. as the need for jobs increases. The number of people on unemployment will increase since business owners can pay workers less than minimum wage. If not confronted and resolved in the near future, taxpayers will support illegal immigrants with no retribution, and America’s debt will continue accumulating at an alarming rate. Immigration started nearly a thousand years ago and began an ongoing trend of more immigrants entering the country, which in turn has resulted in a few of the problems contributing to America’s economic situation. Travelers came to America with huge hopes of a new nation with both political and religious freedom. Many wanderers came to America in hopes of a promised land and others believed America offered unlimited resources, while people from Africa were brought to America against their wills and forced to help build a new...
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...Employment Law Compliance Plan HRM/531 MEMORANDOM To: Bradley Stonefield, Owner From: Date: June 8, 2015 Subject: Employment Law Compliance Plan Thank you for taking the time to speak with us today. Per our discussion, I would like to address the employment laws that are specific to both Texas and federally. The consequences for noncompliance of these employment laws will be addressed as well. Laws we will discuss are • Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 • Americans with Disabilities Act • Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 • Federal Fair Labor Standard • Texas Minimum Wage Law • The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title VII of the Civil Right Act of 1964 was designed for non-discrimination in hiring processes. Hiring cannot be based on race, religion, sex, nor national origin. Your goal of hiring 25 people in the first year, you must comply with this employment law. Non-compliance can result in employees filing a lawsuit if he/she feels they have been discriminated against. Full understanding of this will make sure that you ask appropriate questions during the interview process; inappropriate questions to ask would be marital status, birthplace and anything related to religion. Americans with Disabilities Act Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits any discrimination that is based on a qualified disability. A qualified individual is any person who meets the legitimate...
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...Senator Susan Parker on Immigration Reform Immigration into this country, regardless of whether it is legal or illegal, has comprehensive plans that have been around for quite some time. I would like to first state that living in Texas I know first hand the effects of both types immigration very well. Legal immigrants from other parts of this country as well as from other countries around the world have moved here to Texas, and are a major part of what makes such a diverse and prosperous state. Legal immigration has been and will continue to be vital to the success of our state, as well as the rest of the country as a whole. This form of immigration is welcomed, and should be the way all immigrants enter this country. The negative effects of illegal immigration, especially in my home state of Texas along with other border states are becoming overwhelming. Crime rates and undocumented workers along the border are on the rise in direct association to illegal immigrants. The illegal crossing of our national border is not only a threat to our security, but also our economic future. The recent comprehensive immigration reform presented by my fellow senators has many good points and is a step in the right direction. Before I do address its strengths and weaknesses, I would like to point out that similar to any plan dealing with any issue there is no “permanent” solution “that will not need to be revisited” as stated in the opening paragraph. Plans that are successful (such as the...
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...are honored to introduce the next governor of the Red Lone State that is Texas, Ms. Jane "Bitzi" Johnson Miller. She is a Conservative Republican with humble beginnings born and raised on a ranch in West Texas. She has profound origins in Texas as she comes from generations of proud Texans. The prosperous entrepreneur is the granddaughter of former governor Joe "Big Daddy" Johnson who was the Texas governor in 1954-1958. As a highly educated individual that knows what it is to work hard and strive for what she wants, being a pro-business individual she started her own software company in Dallas back in 1993 and later sold to Dell Company in 2014 for $2.5 million dollars. She is a recently divorced with two grown children who support her and can attest of what great mother she has been as they grew up admiring of what a hard worker she was to provide for her family. She strived to be a role model to her children and show them that with perseverance and dedication you can achieve anything you set your mind to. This make her very passionate about mothers and children as she knows firsthand how tough it is to be a working mother. Jane “Bitzi” is the example of a strong woman in politics in today’s society, she is conservative in her ways, compassionate in her actions and has a vison of what she beliefs Texas needs and wants, making her the best candidate for the job. Culture and Regional Support Texas is known to be composed of a combination of traditionalistic and individualistic...
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...Education Changing with Immigration Rachel Villarreal Vasquez PPA 604 Urban Planning/Redevelopment Professor; Lum July 12, 2014 Education Changing with Immigration Controversy about changes in our education has surrounded the United States for a number of years. But immigration has changed the way we teach our children in the United States today, in the past, currently and trending we are beginning to cater to our environment. The education in the United States is no longer the leading one in the World. The United States was known for producing the most educated college students placing them in the highest ranked jobs. Yet, personally immigration did affect the way that education was presented to me, my family and my community. A perspective personal journey of the education lived by an American born child to an immigrant Mexican Mother and an Indian Father whose own foundation is built on education which can and will empower millions of children. Free access to education had always been the key to the success of educating men, women and children. Yet, I can still remember the personal experience that left its long lasting effects, as it has for many others equally. The changes that happen from generation to generation as education changed due to the immigration of people into the United States. As presented in the following article, “At the dawn of the twenty-first century, immigrants were coming to the United States in near record numbers, reminiscent of the great...
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...Illegal immigration has been a heated topic for many years now, and with a president that is completely against it, things might escalate even more over the next few years. The reason why immigrants come to the United States is easy to understand, America is the land of opportunity and everyone in the U.S. were all once immigrants when their ancestors came to this wonderful land for their own chance at the opportunity to do something great. Although, it may seem alright for immigrants coming into our country for some people, but to others even just the thought of immigrants coming to the U.S. make them cringe. This is why this topic is easy to be with or against immigrants because there are many roles that come into factor that act negatively...
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