When undocumented immigrants cross the U.S. boarder illegally, they eventual settle into America and assimilate. Some of their children, who are born in their homeland are unwillingly brought with them. The children of these immigrants are then illegally residing and eventually are raised in a country that they were not born in, yet over time, develop a strong connection with America because they have lived in the country for the majority of their lives. The children of immigrants have assimilated by learning English, attending public school, and possibly going to college. Essentially, they are like any other typical American, but the place that they were born in prevents them from reaching their fullest potential to make positive contributions
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The passing of the DREAM Act would affect nearly half a million young people today. The DREAM Act stands for the Development Relief Education of Alien Minors. The idea is to provide a path to legalization for children who might have entered the United States illegally when they were kids. The path to legalization means that legally one can reside in the United States for six years with good behavior and either go to college for two years or serve in the U.S. armed forces. After, one can legally obtain a green card and then apply for American citizenship. In order to qualify for the DREAM Act, one must have a high school diploma, be younger than 35 and have had to come into the country before they were 16 years old.Also, one would had to have lived in the United States for at least five years. Some argue that the DREAM Act is an amnesty program that rewards and promotes illegal immigration into the United States, though I believe that the DREAM Act is a program that promotes equity and opprotinity. The DREAM Act would benefit our nation’s economy, security, and prosperity. The DREAM Act would improve many social and economic problems surrounding …show more content…
Education is a human right and every person has a right to obtain an education, yet in America, undocumented minors are held back from obtaining an education they rightfully deserve. A college degree is difficult enough to obtain with high tuition prices, however undocumented students are required to pay out-of-state fees that are more costly making it even more difficult to become educated because of their legal status. Also undocumented students receive limited financial aid, requiring them to work twice as hard because they lack a social security number. Although offering financial aid to undocumented immigrants may take away support from citizens who already cannot afford to go to college, it is not morally permissible to punish immigrant children (who were unwillingly brought to America against their will) from attaining an education because of where they were born. Passing the DREAM Act would improve our Armed Forces by increasing the amount of recruits with a high school diploma. Many immigrant families have had history with military service, however legal issues prevent immigrants from serving in the U.S. military. Rather than deporting young people who have a strong patriotism for America, The DREAM Act allows for these well qualified individuals to give back and serve the country they have been living
The passing of the DREAM Act would affect nearly half a million young people today. The DREAM Act stands for the Development Relief Education of Alien Minors. The idea is to provide a path to legalization for children who might have entered the United States illegally when they were kids. The path to legalization means that legally one can reside in the United States for six years with good behavior and either go to college for two years or serve in the U.S. armed forces. After, one can legally obtain a green card and then apply for American citizenship. In order to qualify for the DREAM Act, one must have a high school diploma, be younger than 35 and have had to come into the country before they were 16 years old.Also, one would had to have lived in the United States for at least five years. Some argue that the DREAM Act is an amnesty program that rewards and promotes illegal immigration into the United States, though I believe that the DREAM Act is a program that promotes equity and opprotinity. The DREAM Act would benefit our nation’s economy, security, and prosperity. The DREAM Act would improve many social and economic problems surrounding …show more content…
Education is a human right and every person has a right to obtain an education, yet in America, undocumented minors are held back from obtaining an education they rightfully deserve. A college degree is difficult enough to obtain with high tuition prices, however undocumented students are required to pay out-of-state fees that are more costly making it even more difficult to become educated because of their legal status. Also undocumented students receive limited financial aid, requiring them to work twice as hard because they lack a social security number. Although offering financial aid to undocumented immigrants may take away support from citizens who already cannot afford to go to college, it is not morally permissible to punish immigrant children (who were unwillingly brought to America against their will) from attaining an education because of where they were born. Passing the DREAM Act would improve our Armed Forces by increasing the amount of recruits with a high school diploma. Many immigrant families have had history with military service, however legal issues prevent immigrants from serving in the U.S. military. Rather than deporting young people who have a strong patriotism for America, The DREAM Act allows for these well qualified individuals to give back and serve the country they have been living