While reading Enrique’s Journey, the most prevalent concern that Enrique faced was the difficulty immigrating to the U.S-Mexico border. Towards the end, Enrique encountered the Rio Grande which separates the U.S. from Mexico and even then he was not allowed to pass. How can a land of immigrants later decide to deny the right to immigrate to the U.S.? The laws concerning the right to immigrate should be geared more towards protecting that right rather than infringing on it. While it is true that outsiders have tried to attack the U.S., that doesn’t mean we should deny people the opportunity to build a life for themselves and their families in America.
Not only would immigrants benefit from reformed immigration laws, but so would the U.S.! Studies have shown that increased immigration would even stimulate the economy. According to American Immigration Council, a deportation-only policy would result in a $2.6 trillion lost in GDP over the course of decade. In contrast, if an immigration reform included a legalization process for the undocumented, an additional …show more content…
is not entirely true. According to Center for American Progress, mass deportation would cost $206 to $230 billion over five years. The American reports the following on mass deportation: “Mass deportation is costly, lowers wages, and harms the U.S. economy”. Why do through so much effort when it only harms our country?
If more people are educated on how immigration can positively impact the economy, minds would be opened and the movement towards immigration reform would be more accepted. Immigrants such as Enrique would be making a living for themselves in America all the while helping the economy as well. An immigration reform is needed to allow those that are only looking for a better life achieve that. However, people must first be educated on immigration, the immigrants themselves, and the benefits that come with
Not only would immigrants benefit from reformed immigration laws, but so would the U.S.! Studies have shown that increased immigration would even stimulate the economy. According to American Immigration Council, a deportation-only policy would result in a $2.6 trillion lost in GDP over the course of decade. In contrast, if an immigration reform included a legalization process for the undocumented, an additional …show more content…
is not entirely true. According to Center for American Progress, mass deportation would cost $206 to $230 billion over five years. The American reports the following on mass deportation: “Mass deportation is costly, lowers wages, and harms the U.S. economy”. Why do through so much effort when it only harms our country?
If more people are educated on how immigration can positively impact the economy, minds would be opened and the movement towards immigration reform would be more accepted. Immigrants such as Enrique would be making a living for themselves in America all the while helping the economy as well. An immigration reform is needed to allow those that are only looking for a better life achieve that. However, people must first be educated on immigration, the immigrants themselves, and the benefits that come with