1. Immigration Law—Removal & Asylum 45.2

2. Activity on Deportation Discuss each of the situations below and decide whether the action should be a removable offense and then rank the offenses from least serious to most serious. a) A person convicted of aggravated assault b) A person convicted of carrying a handgun without a license c) A person who was addicted to illegal drugs while living in the U.S. but who is now not using drugs d) An undocumented worker who is also the mother of a toddler born in the U.S. e) A person who has been convicted of sexually abusing a child f) A person who has been convicted of two cases of food stamp fraud on two separate days g) A person convicted of the misdemeanor crime of soliciting sexual contact with a non-spouse h) a person who voted in a local election who was not a registered voter

3. C. The Process for Removal of Noncitizens Since 9/11, the Department of Homeland Security has been given the responsibility of prosecuting immigration law violations Special immigration courts handle removal cases. Unlike D's at criminal trials, immigrants do not have a right to a free lawyer at their removal hearings.

4. In most cases, an immigrant who has been convicted of a serious crime will be deported. An order of removal will be issued. Under certain conditions, orders of removal can be cancelled. These conditions are: at least 10 yrs of residence, no criminal convictions, good moral character, and evidence that removal would result in hardship for family members who are legally in the US.

5. D. Persons Seeking Humanitarian Protection in the U.S. Every year thousands of people come to the U.S. seeking asylum, or safety. Applicants must claim to have been persecuted-or a well founded fear of persecution-in their home country on account of their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular ethnic group. They can't find protection in their own country Asylum seekers must apply within a one-year period after entering the country or they permanently lose the ability to do so.

6. A person fleeing poverty, general social unrest, or random violence doesn't qualify for asylum. Applicants will be interviewed by someone from ICE. These interviews are very important-they may bring an attorney and any family members that they are asking to be admitted as part of the application. – The applicant must bring an interpreter if not fluent in English.

7. E. Immigration Law & Policy U.S. policy toward immigrants is controversial Some people believe that those already in the country, even those here illegally, play an important role in American society and should be welcomed – Many immigrants work at jobs that citizens aren't interested in and the economy needs these workers – U.S. is a nation of immigrants and that Americans should welcome new immigrants – Plus, how are we going to remove the 10 million persons here illegally

8. Others argue that the U.S. is unable to control its borders and too many people are in the country illegally – Providing a path to citizenship would encourage others to come here illegally – Illegal immigrants are taxing social services like schools and parks but aren't paying the taxes to support them – Taking jobs that should go to people here legally – Immigrants cause an increase in crime