Laura Watson & Michael Griffin Approximately, 11 to 12 million illegal immigrants reside in the United States.

Laura Watson

&

Michael Griffin

ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS

Approximately, 11 to 12 million illegal immigrants reside in the United States.

According to The Center for Media and Democracy, in a section entitled "Illegal Immigration US," from its Source Watch website (accessed Jan. 17, 2007), contained the

following definition: "Illegal immigration (also referred to unauthorized

or undocumented immigrants) refers to the migration of people across national borders in a

way that violates the immigration laws of the destined country.”

Illegal immigrant n. an alien (non-citizen) who has entered the United States without government permission

or stayed beyond the termination date of a visa. 

WHAT IS ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS?

Ages between 18 to 39 years old Majority of them are males.

Anyone

WHO ARE THEY?

WHY DO THEY COME HERE?• Find a better life• Opportunities• Escape poverty

•Money

WHERE DO THEY COME FROM?

JOBS

It is Illegal To Bring Illegal Aliens Into US under current LawsIt is unlawful for any person to bring aliens into the United States. Fine: $3,000 for each alien (Sec. 273. [8 U.S.C. 1323])

It is Illegal To Employ, Recruit, or Refer Illegal Aliens for Jobs.It is unlawful for a person or other entity- to employ or recruit or refer for a fee an illegal alien in the United States. Commercial advantage or private financial gain offender can be fined under title 18, US code, imprisoned for not more than 10 years, or both. 

Legal Immigrants Must Display Moral Character and No Crime RecordRequirements as to residence, good moral character, attachment to the principles of the constitution, and favorable disposition to the Untied States. ( Sec. 316. [8 U.S.C. 1427] )

It is Illegal For Illegal Aliens to Bypass Medical and Physical Exams for illnesses and infectious diseases.Physical and Mental Examinations are required. Aliens arriving at ports of the United States will be detained for the purpose of determining whether they are afflicted with any of the diseases or mental or physical defects or disabilities set forth in section 212(a), or whenever the Attorney General has received information showing that any aliens are coming from a country or have embarked at a place where any of such diseases are prevalent or epidemic.( Sec. 232 [8 U.S.C. 1252] )

LAWS

SOCIAL ISSUES

NUMBERS

People who: Indifferent to immigrationPositive influenceWant immigrants to leave the U.S.

DIFFERENCES OF OPINIONS

EconomyPositive NegativeNeither

Poverty Language barriers

EFFECTS OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS

Country of immigrants Native Americans here first

HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES

Usual perception Take jobs

UnskilledWork for less

Unemployment rates go up Rights of citizens in jeopardy

NEGATIVE ECONOMIC IMPACTS

No payment of taxes Still use government services

SCHOOLS Cost citizens (taxpayers) $113 billion at

the federal, state, and local levels (Corwin, 2011)

Education costs taxpayers the largest cost$52 billion

NEGATIVE ECONOMICIMPACTS

Benefits through:Their investmentsTheir consumption of goods and services

Buy goods that would not be bought if they were not in the country

POSITIVE ECONOMIC IMPACTS

Cannot bargain for wages because illegal

Take whatever money they can get ¼ of Mexicans live in poverty 4% of nation’s population yet

contribute to 10% of all people living in poverty

High crime rates in poor area Nationwide perception

POVERTY

“build a fence” Thousands of immigrants cross

the border every year (Mexico-Texas)

DEPORTATION

People doing the right thing Jobs that ordinary American wouldn’t do

Gone through school system Non-criminal acts

Service in the community

EXCEPTIONS

Law passed in 2010When making a lawful stop or arrest

Determine the immigration status of person where it is reasonable to assume that the person is not here legally

Many illegals fear for deportation

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTqv0h2ifkI&feature=related

ARIZONA’S SITUATION

The Dream ActNot passed

What the act says:Conditional permanent residency for illegals

Arrived in country as child with parents Go through school system

High schoolCollege

Resident for a minimum of 5 years Be a person of character (no criminal record)

POLITICAL SITUATIONS

2012 election Republicans vs. Democrats Deportation question

POLITICAL SITUATIONS

EDUCATIONAL ISSUES

“The education of undocumented or migrant children, however, continues to pose unique social, political, and educational problems for America's

schools.” (Green, 2003 p. 52)

Illegal immigrants have a hard time being recognized as a citizen.

Their acceptance in receiving an education is one of their biggest

setback. Illegal immigrant deal with many issues which prevents them from succeeding in

life. Many drop out of school before reaching

12th grade because they can not get a job or have limited opportunities.

If an illegal immigrant does graduate high school, there are not many things they can do.

They appreciate their new life but cannot move forward due to several laws/acts that hold them back.

Some of the laws prevent them from finding occupations, voting, driving and applying for financial aid.

In 1982, the United State Supreme Court gave undocumented students a free education from public K-12 schools.

EDUCATION

Without educating the illegal immigrants, they will produce a level of illiterate people. This level will add to violence and unemployment.

After graduating high school, many do not have anywhere to go.

At some universities, illegal immigrants are labeled “international students” and are forced to pay an extra fee.

The problem is most illegal immigrants do not have jobs because of their label and are forced to not continue an higher education because they must work and gain money.

Mandated education given to illegal immigrants creates a financial burden on certain states and their budgets.

Many wonder where the funds are going and if it is fair?

Educating illegal immigrants is very costly. Many need extra assistant and resources which

prevents funds to go to other activities. Illegal immigrants add to overcrowding leading

American parents to believe that their children are not getting the required attention in which is necessary.

Some states which are being affected are Texas, New York and Florida.

TAXES AND FUNDS

Since illegal immigrants speak, act, dress and have a different background many are treated unfairly by their peers.

Discrimination appears to be one of the major barrier from immigrants.

Those who are discriminated against face issues like lack of motivation, achievement, and social interaction.

People make fun of their outfits, accents, culture and actions.

This action causes illegal immigrants to create negative feelings toward Americans and school.

DISCRIMINATION

Dream Act- The Development, Relief and Education of Alien Minors Act.

The main reason of the DREAM Act is to help those who meet the requirements and have an opportunity to enlist in the military or go to college.

This allows individuals to get closer to reaching citizenship which they know is impossible without this legislation.

The supporters of the DREAM Act believe that this act would be beneficial to the whole United States not just the aliens.

This act would give the illegal immigrant students a way to give back to the United States and allow them to contribute to the country.

FUTURE EDUCATION

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Carlson, D. (2009). The border crossed us: Education, hospitality politics, and the social construction of the "illegal immigrant". Educational Theory, 59(3), 259-277. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/214139738?accountid=28076

CNN: Life of an Illegal Immigrant in the US - YouTube. (n.d.). YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. Retrieved March 18, 2012, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTqv0h2ifkI&feature=related

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