Ronald Regan's Immigration Reform

“Remember, remember always, that all of us, and you and I especially, are descended from immigrants and revolutionists”,(Franklin D. Roosevelt). The United States was a country founded by immigrants and has since then grow as a beacon to those across the world seeking greater opportunities. The earliest immigration policies established what would constitute an American citizen, forming a national identity. The Alien Act was the first major law passed giving the executive power in dealing with potentially beligerant foreigners. The Immigration acts of 1864 created a Commissioner of Immigration under the Secretary of State. Several years later, the immigration act of 1882 was passed further expanding the federal government’s power in overseeing immigration. Following its implementation the federal government attempted to maintain a European-descent heritage with a series of laws excluding immigration from Asiatic countries. In 1921, gave a more definite regulation of immigrants based on quotas. Then, following World War Two, the United States began to stray out of an isolationist stance expanding policies admitting more migrant workers and more accepting of refugees. At that time, immigration policies were …show more content…
Although not completely free of conflict, overall I agree with the Immigration reform and control Act. It is within the government’s power to regulate immigration, and illegal immigration threatens the economy. The act aims to correct the issues with admitting the illegals in, punishing business that hire illegal immigrants, and strengthening the borders. By allowing those immigrants to stay, and safeguarding against any future illegal immigration does not change the system so drastically that it threatens the businesses and it solves any further conflict with illegal