On the surface, it is easy for many people in the United States to turn a blind eye to the effects of illegal immigration. Some may say that this cognitive dissonance is caused by the prominence of immigrants and their impact on the nation. Many foreigners, migrating to the states, sought out the American dream. The dream to live in the United States promised new objectives like freedom, hope, and a better life for loved ones. Although this yearning incited a new hope for many adoptive citizens, it did not entitle them to all of these opportunities. But that did not matter. Twelve million immigrants migrated through Ellis Island between the late 1800’s and early 1920’s (NY Harbor Parks par 14.) The lively yet growing city of New York, New
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This includes social programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Medicare. These programs are put in place by the United States government to assist those who receive an income below the poverty line. These programs raise the standard of living for those who have significant difficulty providing for themselves and their families. Approximately forty-seven million Americans are on food stamps (Plumer par 1.) That is a ten percent increase from the amount of those on SNAP in 1997 to now. In turn, this makes the government dish out more money for low-income citizens so they can have a sustainable way of life. It is evident that this is hemorrhaging money from the deficit. In only a five-year gap, government spending on SNAP and other programs like it, increased drastically. Spending on the Food Stamp Program rose from thirty-five billion in 2007 to eighty billion in 2012 (Montgomery par 1.) This increase in spending and activity makes the fraudulent behavior and flaws questionable. Through the past decade, there have been many people who have been able to work their way around the system per se. They are able to lie and omit information when applying for government aid. This is not only limited to citizens, illegal immigrants are able to use fraudulent Social Security numbers to gain the same benefits of social programs that natives and documented aliens are entitled to. Fifty-seven percent of households that are led by immigrants are enrolled in at least one welfare program provided by the United States government (Camarota par 2.) This does not necessarily have as huge of an impact as the documented citizens on welfare, but does prompt more government spending on illegal immigrants; who do not pay taxes, which go towards these social programs. As a result of this, more money is added to the deficit that is orchestrated by the President and his cabin. Consequently
This includes social programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Medicare. These programs are put in place by the United States government to assist those who receive an income below the poverty line. These programs raise the standard of living for those who have significant difficulty providing for themselves and their families. Approximately forty-seven million Americans are on food stamps (Plumer par 1.) That is a ten percent increase from the amount of those on SNAP in 1997 to now. In turn, this makes the government dish out more money for low-income citizens so they can have a sustainable way of life. It is evident that this is hemorrhaging money from the deficit. In only a five-year gap, government spending on SNAP and other programs like it, increased drastically. Spending on the Food Stamp Program rose from thirty-five billion in 2007 to eighty billion in 2012 (Montgomery par 1.) This increase in spending and activity makes the fraudulent behavior and flaws questionable. Through the past decade, there have been many people who have been able to work their way around the system per se. They are able to lie and omit information when applying for government aid. This is not only limited to citizens, illegal immigrants are able to use fraudulent Social Security numbers to gain the same benefits of social programs that natives and documented aliens are entitled to. Fifty-seven percent of households that are led by immigrants are enrolled in at least one welfare program provided by the United States government (Camarota par 2.) This does not necessarily have as huge of an impact as the documented citizens on welfare, but does prompt more government spending on illegal immigrants; who do not pay taxes, which go towards these social programs. As a result of this, more money is added to the deficit that is orchestrated by the President and his cabin. Consequently