Summary: Illegal Immigrants In The United States

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As immigration is occurring all over the world, immigrants that are trying to get into the United Sates struggle with citizenship, employment, separation of families and also the process of getting into in the United States since it has been more difficult over the years starting from 1965. Governors all over the states of the United States are having second thoughts on this situation and actually helping immigrants become citizens, while others, such as Mike Huckabee, thought illegal immigrant children should not be punished for their parent’s actions, but he also believes in equal chances for everyone. This situation also gave the citizens of the United States new perspectives as in resolving these issues and helping immigrants feeling welcomed

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