Immigration in the U.S.
2016 presidential canidates views
Controversy of Immigration
There are more than 42.4 million, or 13.3%, of immigrants in the total U.S. population of 318.9 million in 2014, according to ACS data. Some people believe that undocumented immigrants causes economic and social problems and should be deported. But others believe that it's actually helping the United States' economy being productive by creating business because it is estimated by the Partnership for a New American Economy that immigrants are 50% more likely to start a business than native-born workers. These people come from their countries from all around the world for education/job oppurtunities and their goal is to achieve the American Dream, and the president that going to be elected plays mojor roles in their lives.
Clinton and the Democrats
- Immigrant rights is one of the main aspects that Hilary Clinton is committed to, and has brought up with her throughout her career. She has told America that she wants to "treat those who come to our country with dignity and respect—and that we embrace immigrants, not denigrate them." Clinton plans on letting children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship, and creating a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record. When Clinton was asked if "Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?" Clinton's strongly disagrees with Trump's answers (see Trump slide) "Now he says he wants to stop all Muslims from entering the United States. It's a shameful idea. It's also dangerous. At a time when America should be doing everything we can to fight radical jihadists, Mr. Trump is supplying them with new propaganda." Clinton realizes that there are many Muslim people/immigrants living in the U.S and they shouldn't be punished just because some terrorist groups have been from within the same religion as them. Also, in another question asked if "the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?" Clinton replies with, "No, just enforce the current border policy." These answers are very simply answered and seem to be almost common sense, but the opposing candidate answers the exact opposite of Hilary Clinton.
- Although some may not agree with Clinton, the Democratic party supports her. “Democrats believe immigration is not just a problem to be solved, it is a defining aspect of the American character and our shared history.” said by the Democratic Party Platform. They are looking for a just and humanely way to enforce immigration laws, and honor American values of treating those who come from our the country with respect.
Trump and the Republicans
- Donald Trump has an entirely different view on the immigrants in America and doesn't show any respect. When people think of Trump and immigrants, their minds usually immediately go to when he had said that he was going to build a wall on the boarder of Mexico AND have Mexico pay for it. Trump wants to end letting the children of illeagal immigrants be granted citizenship and wants to increase penalties for immigrants. When Trump is asked, "Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?" Trump says that, "When I’m elected, I will suspend immigration from areas of the world where there is a proven history of terrorism against the United States, Europe or our allies until we fully understand how to end these... ” If this is put in motion, people who are completely inncocent will suffer from not being allowed into this country, and not to mention that it is unconstitutional.
- Although Donald Trump is a Republican candidate, the Republican party doesn't fully support Trump. They all believe that changes need to be made, but not everybody wants to change laws to the extent that Trump is planning to do. Building a wall will cost us tens of billions which will be coming out of our taxes. The party is split between people who believe that immigrants have broken the law by coming here, and others who recongnize how enriched America has become because of them.
The Green Party and Liberterians
Jill Stein from the Green Party and Gary Johnson have also tooks stances on this issue. They both have fairly similar views for the most part on immigration in the U.S. They intend to respect and welcome those that come into our country. Jill Stein has said to,"End the war on immigrants; end 'secure communities' cruelty." and that "Undocumented immigrants are critical component of economy." Also when Gary Johnson is questioned, "You were a border-state governor. What would your approach to immigration be?" He answer from his experience that, "Because of our convoluted immigration policies we're educating the best and brightest kids from all over the world and we're sending them back to their countries of origin. Instead of them staying here to start up businesses that will employ tens of millions of Americans they go home and employ tens of millions of Indians. We're doing that to ourselves.
We should make it as easy as possible to be able to get a legal work visa.." Both parties agree that immigrants should not be penailized and deported, but to stay and enhance our country.
Personal Views
A large portioin of the U.S.'s population is immigrants, and they have come from all around the world and given up everything in their motherland for better oppurtunities. I encourage everyone to vote for Hilary Clinton in this election because she will represent the minorities in this country, and change the lives of millions of immigrants for the better. Past presidents such as Obama have made organizations under his presidency such as the DREAM act that would grant conditional residency and upon meeting further qualifications, permanent residency. Hilary will carry on this step towards a greater America, unlike her opponent who is going to the exact opposite. Immigrants have given this country great diversity and the United States of America is where its at today because of them.
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