Immigration Reform In The Film Mr. Smith Goes To Washington

Overall, Jefferson Smith today would not think that the Constitution has been able to protect the Lockean principles of our nation in regards to the Immigration Reform, but democracy is working in 2015. As a liberal Democrat, he believes in the rights of all people, regardless of their immigration status, which is also implied in the film Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. However, those who do not admit their fault and pay taxes will still have rights, but will also be held responsible for their actions. While President Obama has created a new bill that would support and protect all immigrants in general, these have not been placed into effect and a large number of politicians, law enforcement officers, and the general public are completely against supporting those who have come to the United States illegally. Many immigrants are treated harshly at their …show more content…
First, while the government claims to be “for the people” based on the definition of popular sovereignty, it is often taken too far in regards to the War on Terror. Smith would argue that many citizens, generally of Muslim descent, are being discriminated against and mistreated when they have done nothing wrong. A government that is truly for the people would treat everyone with equal rights as the Constitution states. This also relates to limited government, in which the government only has limited power of the people. However, Smith would say that this is sometimes abused and too much power exists in regards to terrorism. For instance, there is a Terrorist Watchlist in existence to try to make America safer, but one of the latest headlines describes how New York officials want to prevent these people from purchasing guns. Smith would think that this was taking away the people 's’ right to bear arms, especially those who are not affiliated with terrorist