America has long been known to be a vast melting pot. People of different ethnicities come here in search of a better life. Some of these immigrants however, don’t come here legally. Recently, much debate has occurred over what to do with these undocumented immigrants. Some believe they should be deported, others believe they should be allowed to stay. Due to poor treatment, undocumented immigration has become a huge social justice issue in America. Better options would greatly improve the lives of these immigrants.
Citizens in America often look down on immigrants. In the New York Times article, “Families Can Crumble Under Deportation Threat”, the author discusses how Ecuadorian immigrant Sara Martinez lives a life of poverty (1). Martinez is forced to work at a low-paying job that doesn’t require her to show her papers (Families 7). However, Martinez actually graduated at the top of her high school class and earned a degree in business administration (Families 16). Just because somebody is an immigrant, it doesn’t mean they can’t be well-educated. People often …show more content…
In Julia Preston’s article “Amid Study Deportation, Fear and Worry Multiply Among Immigrants”, it states that deportations are separating unauthorized immigrants from family members here legally (6). Parents are taken from their children, or live in constant fear of being deported (Preston 6). Undocumented immigrants don’t deserve to be taken away from their families just because they’re undocumented. Children of undocumented immigrants shouldn’t have to grow up without their parents. The article also explained how “the lines are becoming harder to draw between high-priority violators and those with strong family ties” (Preston 6). Even though the government doesn’t want to separate families, that doesn’t stop them from deporting undocumented immigrants. Families should not be torn apart just because someone is living here
Citizens in America often look down on immigrants. In the New York Times article, “Families Can Crumble Under Deportation Threat”, the author discusses how Ecuadorian immigrant Sara Martinez lives a life of poverty (1). Martinez is forced to work at a low-paying job that doesn’t require her to show her papers (Families 7). However, Martinez actually graduated at the top of her high school class and earned a degree in business administration (Families 16). Just because somebody is an immigrant, it doesn’t mean they can’t be well-educated. People often …show more content…
In Julia Preston’s article “Amid Study Deportation, Fear and Worry Multiply Among Immigrants”, it states that deportations are separating unauthorized immigrants from family members here legally (6). Parents are taken from their children, or live in constant fear of being deported (Preston 6). Undocumented immigrants don’t deserve to be taken away from their families just because they’re undocumented. Children of undocumented immigrants shouldn’t have to grow up without their parents. The article also explained how “the lines are becoming harder to draw between high-priority violators and those with strong family ties” (Preston 6). Even though the government doesn’t want to separate families, that doesn’t stop them from deporting undocumented immigrants. Families should not be torn apart just because someone is living here