Borders of the United States

behind Consequences and Concern of the United States Border Closing There is much controversy on whether or not to close the borders, but would the benefits outweigh the consequences? People close down borders to try to push the negative forces out for safety. To push out attacks and illegal transactions of drugs and people, closing the borders does seem like a good idea. However, while the act of closing borders means to isolate ourselves from the influence of others, it also means to cut ties with countries around the globe. History shows that it took many wars to create these treaties and good relationships with the oriental, eastern and western countries. In a political standpoint, it can be seen that by closing…

Known as the greatest country in the world, the United States (U.S.) boasts a thriving economy, an extraordinary military, and opportunity for all. Despite the prominence of the world superpower, the US is actually in decline. Standing on the laurels of 20th century leaders, America no longer fosters the rapid growth it once enjoyed. American society finds itself in a state of deterioration due to the declining value of the US dollar in the global economy, the inability to control the borders,…

“A nation that cannot control its borders is not a nation.” - Ronald Reagan United States borders have severely surpassed previous states of quality over the years. A controversy that was once drastic has been amended due to vast resolutions. The uncertainty here is: Are U.S. borders secure? This brings me to state that present United States peripheries are robust and practically unconquerable in result of the system becoming more capable, sterner exploits in U.S. Customs, as well as added…

the ranks of state police on the border is one step closer to fruition. “Here in Houston, there are more than 20,000 dangerous gang members that are associated with cross border traffic-related crime.” Said Governor Abbott as he was asked about one of his many reasons for signing the bill. 310 million dollars will immediately be spent on the border security effort when the bill takes effect but is only a part of the 800 million dollar budget all going to the expenses of just securing the border…

number of immigrant visas for Mexicans.,Bracero program , The two countries share a border ....”(Roque Planas) Since congress did this we are having more people that are trying to come over. People are trying to come up with solutions to help stop this problem. Approximately one-third of the US-Mexico border is fenced off. The rest is patrolled by hundreds of border patrol agents, most of whom are centralized in particular areas like Tucson and San Diego. Unsurprisingly, where border patrols are…

The painting “Self-Portrait on the Border Between Mexico and the United States” by Frida Kahlo represents the sharp contrasts of two neighboring countries. The painting is about a growing industrial United States with the contrast of the falling of Mexico. She paints herself in a pink dress on top of a pedestal in between the countries. The impression on the painting is that the painter is unwelcoming with the new changes. She is Mexican; therefore, her heritage can be seen by the flag. Her…

protecting the borders. There have been numerous terrorist attacks in the United States, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t doing everything they can to make sure that that doesn’t happen. Since it is that means we need new ways to protect the border so more terrorist attacks don’t happen. CPB is one of the agencies that helps our country in many ways. They have 60,000 employees who check everything that comes over here to America. They administer trade, they catch people for suspected…

In early June 2010, a Border Patrol for the United States by the name of. Jesus Mesa Jr, while standing on US soil, fatally shot a 15 year old minor that was on Mexican soil. The Hernandez v. Mesa case was argued during October in 2016 at the Supreme Court on the argument if Mexican Nations had a right to legally charge a United States officer under the pretenses of the Rights contained in the U.S. Constitution. The 15 year old’s name was Sergio Hernandez, and he was hanging around with his…

Abstract This paper will provide continued research on the impact the United States Border Patrol (USBP) has had on port and maritime security. Additionally, the history and the inception of the USBP has a long and distinguished history of achievements and with the continued support of present and future administrations they will continue to lead the fight. Terrorism and criminal activity is a trend that has plagued the United States since September 11, 2001. With the incorporation of the…

Modern borders are usually not a space that is reinforced by those on either side. More times than not, the stronger faction is the one who is fortifying and continuing to increase their authority over these borders. This is evident both in physical and societal borders that are encountered everyday. In the world of borders, when the stronger side becomes evident, they have essentially free reign to control this space. Control like this are projected in different situations such as national…