How Does Illegal Immigration Affect The Economy

We are all familiar with American history and know that there is no such thing as “American Culture”. This country was built on immigrants, people from all over the world trying to come here, find jobs, settle down and let their kids grow with the American Dream. The whole issue with immigration can take us back to the 19th century, when it’s all begin. In 19th century, thousands of immigrant for the first time stepped on American land, with hopes for a better life, job opportunities and freedom. But before the 19th century, Americans were trying to enslave African Americans, the one who actually helped to build this country, they were brought here against their will. Also in 18th century president Jackson passing Removal Act toward Native Americans, which basically tells Native Americans to go west. In the present …show more content…
From the 19th century until present day American government trying to fight so hard against illegal immigration by putting new laws, but there is way more problems than illegal immigration in this country; economy, racism, drugs and etc. The questions are, does illegal immigration effect American economy? Or it is Jose from Mexico put America in $1.5 trillion debt with China? Is it families from the Middle East who created stereotypes about terrorism? Is it someone from Latin America who forced your child to buy drugs from him? If this country respected illegal and legal aliens more, then America wouldn’t have so much issues with immigrants. According to PewResearchCenter, there is 11.3 million of illegal immigrants in United States. Does this