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Issues

Amnesty• Government pardon for violating immigration

policies and allowing them to become permanent residents

• Immigration Reform and Control Act – 1986• 6 other pieces of legislation have offered one-

time amnesty• Case to case basis

Issues:

National Security• Many conspirators in terrorist attacks have been

illegal immigrantsAgriculture/Economy• Many citizens are upset that illegal immigrants take

jobs from unemployed Americans• Increase in Food Prices?• Impact on unemployment rates and wages• Positive/negative effects small net effect

Pros and Cons: Strict Reform

Pros• National Security• Border states will have

more money to spend• Illegal immigrants take

jobs and money from U.S. economy

Cons• Expensive• Not enough manpower

to enforce• Loss of work force• Morality – America

founded by immigrants

FAIR

• Federation for American Immigration Reform• “Our nation's immigration policies must be

reformed to serve the national interest”• Goals: improve border security, stop illegal

immigration, and to promote immigration levels of about 300,000 per year

National Immigration Forum

• Pro-Immigration• Advocates for immigrants and for immigration

as an issue• “Ultimately, our vision is to create US

immigration policy that honors our nation’s ideals, protects human dignity, reflects our country’s economic demands, celebrates family unity and provides opportunities for progress. ”

DREAM Act Estimations

Camarota, Steven A. "Estimating the Impact of the DREAM Act." Center for Immigration Studies. Nov. 2010. Web. 02 Dec. 2010. <http://cis.org/dream-act-costs>.

Statistics

Hoefer, Michael, Nancy Rytina, and Bryan C. Baker. "Estimates of the Unauthorized Immigrant Population Residing in the United States: January 2009." Office of Immigration Studies, Jan. 2010. Web. 27 Nov. 2010. <http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/statistics/publications/ois_ill_pe_2009.pdf>.

Statistics

ABC News/Washington Post, April 6-9, 2006Overall do you think illegal immigrants take jobs

that other people want, or take jobs that other people don't want?

• Take jobs that other people want: 29% • Take jobs that other people don't want: 68%

Statistics

Hoefer, Michael, Nancy Rytina, and Bryan C. Baker. "Estimates of the Unauthorized Immigrant Population Residing in the United States: January 2009." Office of Immigration Studies, Jan. 2010. Web. 27 Nov. 2010. <http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/statistics/publications/ois_ill_pe_2009.pdf>.

Recent DevelopmentsHouse Proposed:• Border Protection, Anti-Terrorism, and Illegal Immigration

Control Act of 2005– Focus more on locking down border to prevent future illegal

crossings– Building fences along some of the more highly trafficked areas

along the border– Makes an easier process for the government to arrange for

illegal aliens to be sent home (although not necessarily easier to be found)

– Good: adds security from national threats (terrorists/drugs)– Bad: classifies illegal aliens as felons, and anyone who aids

them, raising harsher punishments than opponents feel are necessary

Recent Developments

• The American DREAM Act (Development, Relief, and Education of Alien Minors)– Proposed in Senate in 2001, reintroduced to Senate and

House in 2009– Requirements: Must be under 16 when entering the US,

lived in us for 5 years previous to enactment of bill, graduate High School or GED, must be between 12 and 35 at time of application, and have good morale character

– The Bill would allow people who meet the above requirements to go to college (& receive financial aid), enlist in the military, and start on the path to becoming citizens

Recent DevelopmentsSenate Proposed:• Safe Neighborhoods, Immigration, Law Enforcement

(Arizona Law) – 2010– Allows police to check for immigration status of any

arrested person(s)– Any crimes committed by an illegal alien while in

possession of drugs, weapons, etc. are immediately classified as a Class 3 Felony

– Would get change birthright citizenship, and make it so one parent must be a citizen to obtain citizenship for baby

– Some say it violates the Equal Protection Clause of 14th Amendment

Public Opinion

Morales, Lymari. Gallup Chart. 27 July 2010. Web. 23 Nov. 2010. <http://www.gallup.com/poll/141560/Amid-Immigration-Debate-Americans-Views-Ease-Slightly.aspx>.

Public Opinion

Saad, Lydia. Gallup. Chart. 4 May 2010. Web. 23 Nov. 2010. <http://www.gallup.com/poll/127649/Americans-Value-Aspects-Immigration-Reform.aspx>.

Public Opinion

Saad, Lydia. Gallup. Chart. 4 May 2010. Web. 23 Nov. 2010. <http://www.gallup.com/poll/127649/Americans-Value-Aspects-Immigration-Reform.aspx>.

Democratic Party Views

• In favor of pro-immigrant policy reform• Support giving immigrants the opportunity to

become citizens• Offer English-language and civic engagement classes

• Want to reform INS (Immigration and Naturalization Service)

• Punish employers who knowingly hire illegal immigrants

• US is a nation of immigrants

Republican Party Views

• Stricter border control and penalties for those smuggling illegal immigrants into the US

• US-VISIT system• Opposed to amnesty• Punish employers and employees who violate

immigration laws• Support reforming INS

Constitution Party Views

• Duty of federal government to guard and protect US borders

• Regulation of numbers and qualifications of immigrants

• Unconstitutional for illegal immigrants to be eligible for public assistance

• Detrimental effect on our economy• In favor of a moratorium on immigration in US• Opposed to amnesty and bilingual ballots

Arizona

• April 2010 – Gov. Brewer signs SB 1070 into effect• Gives police the right to question anyone who they

suspect is an illegal immigrant• Not carrying papers = state crime• Criticism: discriminates against Hispanics, requires

citizens to carry papers, unfair• Gov. Brewer has said racial profiling will not be

tolerated, police force will receive training to properly carry out the law