Illegal Immigration Has A Positive Impact On The United...

Bienvenidos a America? â€Å"We didn’t raise the Statue of Liberty with her back to the world, we did it with her light shining as a beacon to the world. And whether we were Irish or Italians or Germans crossing the Atlantic, or Japanese or Chinese crossing the Pacific; whether we crossed the Rio Grande or flew here from all over the world — generations of immigrants have made this country into what it is. It’s what makes us special.† President Obama. November 21, 2014 (White House, 5). Although illegal immigration is often considered negative, recent studies and social trends suggest illegal immigration has had a more positive impact on the United States through observing the cases of modern day life. The number of immigrants to the US†¦show more content†¦The Ellis Island arrivals had to have a sponsor, if not they would not be able to enter the United States (Streissguth, 7). In the 1890’s, the United States experienced an economic depression. Unemployment be came a serious problem in the cities. Some blamed unskilled immigrants, who competed for low-paying jobs in manufacturing industries. Labor unions raised the call for more restrictions on immigration (Streissguth, 7). In conjunction they created stronger immigration laws and all Ellis Island arrivals had to pass a literacy test. President Grover Cleveland vetoed the test. As time continued Immigration laws became looser. Congress approached the issues of illegal immigration in 1986. In that year, the legislature passed the Immigration Reform and Control Act. The bill granted temporary residency to those living in the United States without permission since 1982. As foreigners became more visible, voters demanded some action from Congress. At the beginning of the twenty-first century, illegal immigration remains a pressing issue. Political leaders were still trying to agree with sound laws and policy. The immigration debate will continue as long as America attracts newcomers from all over the globe with its promises of freedom and opportunity (Streissguth, 7). By the 1990’s, illegal immigration was occurring along every border of the United States and in port cities