What Are The Pros And Cons Of Immigration

U.S. Immigration Policy A current controversial issue in the U.S. is the immigration policy. In 2013, The American Community Survey (ACS) estimates that the U.S. immigrant population stands at about 41.3 million, or 13 percent, of the total U.S. population and this population rises to 80 million or 25 percent of the 316.1 million that resides in the U.S. if the immigrant’s U.S. born children are included. The pro views to the immigration policy is that immigrants make up a great deal of the country and they also created it. The first and second generation of immigrants make up roughly 25 percent of the country’s population with an estimate of about 1 million new migrants annually. Of the 1 million immigrants, about 70 thousand are admitted …show more content…
The pro is that immigrants make up a major part of the U.S population and they most likely also make up a major part of the U.S. economy. The U.S. was also started by immigrants coming America looking for new riches. Immigrants have also brought new ideas, cultures, and good from their countries that help the U.S. diversify. Another pro is that many skilled workers come to the U.S. as immigrants. I also believe that illegal immigrant should be allowed to get a driver’s license because then, they can drive legally without the need to forge an ID. This would also allow them to vote in the states where they require a photo ID but they also the people of the country and the election will affect them too. There should also be stricter policy for illegal immigrant because there may be potential terrorists among them and another 9/11 could occur if we’re not careful. The military could build a fence or a wall but that would be a costly project that may or may not keep illegal immigrants out. I would also agree with the Proposition 187 because if an immigrant were to have a deadly disease then we may be able to detect it through their kids. It will also educate the kids so even if they’re in the country illegally, they may in the future help the nation. Amendment 14 is debatable but it could help families move into the U.S. to find a better place. The minuteman project may help and hurt the border patrols because they can help watch for those crossing the borders but the border patrols also have to look after them. I also think that the Cuban “wet foot, dry foot” policy because it allows for a chance for prisoners to go free. The North American Union will also affect the U.S. in that a flood of immigrants will come through from Mexico to the U.S. and it will only aid them in their