The party views on immigration are differing from each other, as it is for most issues. The Republican Party is generally in favor and supportive of legal immigration, but adamantly against illegal immigration. The Democratic Party however, while they do not “like” illegal immigration, they believe that illegal immigrants should be put on a path to achieve American Citizenship.
It is a strong belief within the Republican Party that the safety of American citizens lies in knowing who is in the country, and who is entering the country. The Republican view on immigration, generally is one that values legal immigration, acknowledging that they make a vital contribution to many aspects of national life. They are however, generally very strongly against illegal immigration. They view illegal immigrants as people who break the law, and disadvantage those who follow it. They believe that granting amnesty to illegal immigrants is only going to encourage more law-breaking. They also think that border patrol agents should be able to deport illegal immigrants without giving them a hearing before a judge. House speaker John Boehner proposed a plan for immigration reform …show more content…
Generally, they believe that undocumented immigrants within our borders who clear a background check, work hard, and pay taxes should be put on a path to attain full US citizenship and participation in government (Democratic Party on immigration). In November of 2014, President Obama announced an executive action that offers deportation relief for up to 5 million undocumented immigrants who are contributing to society. The action would also crack down on illegal immigration at the border and ensure that immigrants who live her pay taxes. To sum it up, Democrats believe in a more permanent solution to immigration, one that welcomes immigrants and tries to put them on a path to citizenship
It is a strong belief within the Republican Party that the safety of American citizens lies in knowing who is in the country, and who is entering the country. The Republican view on immigration, generally is one that values legal immigration, acknowledging that they make a vital contribution to many aspects of national life. They are however, generally very strongly against illegal immigration. They view illegal immigrants as people who break the law, and disadvantage those who follow it. They believe that granting amnesty to illegal immigrants is only going to encourage more law-breaking. They also think that border patrol agents should be able to deport illegal immigrants without giving them a hearing before a judge. House speaker John Boehner proposed a plan for immigration reform …show more content…
Generally, they believe that undocumented immigrants within our borders who clear a background check, work hard, and pay taxes should be put on a path to attain full US citizenship and participation in government (Democratic Party on immigration). In November of 2014, President Obama announced an executive action that offers deportation relief for up to 5 million undocumented immigrants who are contributing to society. The action would also crack down on illegal immigration at the border and ensure that immigrants who live her pay taxes. To sum it up, Democrats believe in a more permanent solution to immigration, one that welcomes immigrants and tries to put them on a path to citizenship