Every year, hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants cross the border. A large percentage of these immigrants have nowhere to live and the only way to get by is by obtaining jobs that are tedious and pay less than minimum wage. Pro stakeholders of the DREAM Act include politicians such as Dick Durbin and Luis Vicente, immigrant organizations such as the American Immigration Council, and the Department of Defense. Some proponents, such as the Department of Defense, agree that the DREAM Act provides more benefits than disadvantages for American Society. Many immigrants work extremely hard just to provide better opportunities for their children and grandchildren. Unfortunately, for illegal immigrants, they are labeled “Illegal Aliens”, criminals, and rapists. The reason for this is that sometimes-illegal immigrants do commit murder or unfathomable crimes. Although there is a small percentage of these cases, they stand out to American citizens who want to be safe in their homeland. There is another aspect of homeland security that deals with illegal immigrants. The Department of Defense favors immigrants coming in from other countries, whether legally or illegally, because immigrants who meet the requirements to enlist in the United States military are recruited. The DREAM Act was introduced on August 1, 2001. On September 1, 2007, Dick Durbin filed to place the DREAM Act as an amendment to the Department of Defense Authorizaiton Bill. However, Dick Durbin did not provide enough specific requirements to his perspective of the DREAM Act. As a result, the DREAM Act was re-introduced, but there was still a fear that this act would promote illegal immigration. Therefore, it did not pass. President Obama got involved and proposed that the Act be passed. After eleven years since the DREAM Act was proposed, twelve states passed it. The process was tedious, however dedication to the cause proved to be valuable in the passing of the DREAM Act. Proponents of the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act are aware of the economic growth that results from annual increases of immigrants residing in the United States of America.
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On the other hand, there is an argument that opponents of the DREAM Act bring up. Importantly, opponents say that illegal immigrants are taking away job opportunities from American Citizens who were born in the United States. On the topic of job opportunity equality, this argument is invalid to proponents who say that illegal immigrants are occupying more of the jobs that Americans do not want such as picking fruits or cotton in fields, doing farm work, or working as custodians. Another topic of debate is whether the requirements to become a legalized citizen are too harsh or too easy for illegal immigrants to overcome. People such as Mark Krikorian, say that that age 7 would be a more sensible cutoff because, “That is recognized as a turning point in a child’s psychological development”. It remains to be seen whether Congress will pass the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act. However, with major tensions running high in the United States and presidential candidates who are immensely against illegal immigration, the annual illegal immigration rate is currently declining as more immigrants are leaving back to their homeland rather than encouraging family members to enter the United States. Depending on whether you value safety of border towns, safety of the country, economic growth,
On the other hand, there is an argument that opponents of the DREAM Act bring up. Importantly, opponents say that illegal immigrants are taking away job opportunities from American Citizens who were born in the United States. On the topic of job opportunity equality, this argument is invalid to proponents who say that illegal immigrants are occupying more of the jobs that Americans do not want such as picking fruits or cotton in fields, doing farm work, or working as custodians. Another topic of debate is whether the requirements to become a legalized citizen are too harsh or too easy for illegal immigrants to overcome. People such as Mark Krikorian, say that that age 7 would be a more sensible cutoff because, “That is recognized as a turning point in a child’s psychological development”. It remains to be seen whether Congress will pass the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act. However, with major tensions running high in the United States and presidential candidates who are immensely against illegal immigration, the annual illegal immigration rate is currently declining as more immigrants are leaving back to their homeland rather than encouraging family members to enter the United States. Depending on whether you value safety of border towns, safety of the country, economic growth,