Immigration Reform In America

Immigration reform was a core issue in American politics even before the United States declared independence from Great Britain in the late 18th century. Determining which nations could immigrate to the United States and how many of these emigrants would be permitted to enter has always caused controversy in Washington. During various social and political crises, refugees from various nations have immigrated to America. Many of these immigrants have entered the US illegally, prompting the federal government to develop laws that have changed over the years as political relationships and our interpretation of the Constitution have evolved. Personally, I believe that immigration is, and has been, essential to the continued advancement of our nation. …show more content…
Federal immigration reform created the Office of Superintendent of Immigration in 1891 to manage the increasing number of immigrants that were coming into the …show more content…
Finding the right balance of which citizens from which nations and which economic and social backgrounds has always been difficult. Article 1, section 8, clause 4 of the Constitution grants Congress the right to establish a uniform rule of naturalization, a rule which Congress has changed numerous times to better adapt to ever-changing social and political crises. The most recent big change to these rules occurred in 1965, and has proved to be ineffective in the 21st century as the demand for low-skilled workers has gone up alongside the need of employers to fill low-skilled jobs. One of the biggest hindrances to allowing more immigrants in is the concern of public safety which could be solved by requiring all immigrants to go through a screening that would prevent dangerous people from entering the country. Immigration reform has always caused controversy and has always ended in compromise. All sides will have to work together to establish laws protect our country and allow it to remain one of the greatest nations for diversity and