The Pros And Cons Of Immigrants

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I am half Italian and half Puerto Rican, the Latina side of me recognizes the struggles that many Latinos , especially those illegal immigrate faces for full legal equality under the law. But I am torn on this subject since these Latinos are undocumented , but they come to American to escaped poverty, the corruption in their country ,and many other factors. They just want a part of the American dream, and it should be done legally ,but at times they have no choice.They are hard workers, working for less many times, but are not desired as permanent citizens.

But,after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11,2001, the country became distrustful of and resistant to immigrants. The issue of illegal immigration became

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