Essay On Unfair Immigration Laws

The debate over the rights of immigrants or refugees remains unresolved and countries seem to be increasingly hostile towards these groups of individuals. Though the issue of immigration is often debated with emphasis purely on the economic effects of immigration, I believe that often the social side of immigration is forgotten. When we debate legislation, we speak about the jobs that immigrants might take, but we never speak about the way in which an immigrant’s family unit is affected by the harsh laws against immigration. This issue is of particular importance to me because I have seen, as well as read about, the effects of the harsh immigration laws on families and I hope that in the future no family will have to go through the hardships unnecessarily created by unfair immigration laws. When I was a child, my family hired a part time nanny to help take care of my …show more content…
With NYC 's diverse atmosphere and my current and continuing opinions and knowledge on immigration, I am hoping I can learn more about viable options to help make immigration easier, in particular for mothers and children. I know that it is a stretch to say that I could help reform laws regarding immigration (but not impossible, perhaps by writing to senators?), but I would like to at least be able to find a way to help immigrants if they are able to get through the tough immigration system and already reside in the U.S. At the least, by participating in Urban Plunge, I hope to serve another group that is similarly in need. As I help others, I hope to learn effective ways to organize efforts for a community in need and have the ability to make a difference. Then, even if it is not with Urban Plunge at first, I hope I can apply the lessons and skills I learned form Urban Plunge to helping the