1. Immigration! Brought to You by: Anjuli, Ian and Emily

2. Issues Amnesty Government pardon for violating immigration policies and allowing them to become permanent residents Immigration Reform and Control Act – 1986 6 other pieces of legislation have offered one- time amnesty Case to case basis

3. Issues: National Security Many conspirators in terrorist attacks have been illegal immigrants Agriculture/Economy Many citizens are upset that illegal immigrants take jobs from unemployed Americans Increase in Food Prices? Impact on unemployment rates and wages Positive/negative effects  small net effect

4. Pros and Cons: Strict Reform Pros National Security Border states will have more money to spend Illegal immigrants take jobs and money from U.S. economy Cons Expensive Not enough manpower to enforce Loss of work force Morality – America founded by immigrants

5. FAIR Federation for American Immigration Reform “Our nation's immigration policies must be reformed to serve the national interest” Goals: improve border security, stop illegal immigration, and to promote immigration levels of about 300,000 per year

6. National Immigration Forum Pro-Immigration Advocates for immigrants and for immigration as an issue “Ultimately, our vision is to create US immigration policy that honors our nation’s ideals, protects human dignity, reflects our country’s economic demands, celebrates family unity and provides opportunities for progress. ”

7. DREAM Act Estimations Camarota, Steven A. "Estimating the Impact of the DREAM Act." Center for Immigration Studies. Nov. 2010. Web. 02 Dec. 2010..

8. Statistics Hoefer, Michael, Nancy Rytina, and Bryan C. Baker. "Estimates of the Unauthorized Immigrant Population Residing in the United States: January 2009." Office of Immigration Studies, Jan. 2010. Web. 27 Nov. 2010..

9. Statistics ABC News/Washington Post, April 6-9, 2006 Overall do you think illegal immigrants take jobs that other people want, or take jobs that other people don't want? Take jobs that other people want: 29% Take jobs that other people don't want: 68%

10. Statistics Hoefer, Michael, Nancy Rytina, and Bryan C. Baker. "Estimates of the Unauthorized Immigrant Population Residing in the United States: January 2009." Office of Immigration Studies, Jan. 2010. Web. 27 Nov. 2010..

11. Recent Developments House Proposed: Border Protection, Anti-Terrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005 – Focus more on locking down border to prevent future illegal crossings – Building fences along some of the more highly trafficked areas along the border – Makes an easier process for the government to arrange for illegal aliens to be sent home (although not necessarily easier to be found) – Good: adds security from national threats (terrorists/drugs) – Bad: classifies illegal aliens as felons, and anyone who aids them, raising harsher punishments than opponents feel are necessary

12. Recent Developments The American DREAM Act (Development, Relief, and Education of Alien Minors) – Proposed in Senate in 2001, reintroduced to Senate and House in 2009 – Requirements: Must be under 16 when entering the US, lived in us for 5 years previous to enactment of bill, graduate High School or GED, must be between 12 and 35 at time of application, and have good morale character – The Bill would allow people who meet the above requirements to go to college (& receive financial aid), enlist in the military, and start on the path to becoming citizens

13. Recent Developments Senate Proposed: Safe Neighborhoods, Immigration, Law Enforcement (Arizona Law) – 2010 – Allows police to check for immigration status of any arrested person(s) – Any crimes committed by an illegal alien while in possession of drugs, weapons, etc. are immediately classified as a Class 3 Felony – Would get change birthright citizenship, and make it so one parent must be a citizen to obtain citizenship for baby – Some say it violates the Equal Protection Clause of 14th Amendment

14. Public Opinion Morales, Lymari. Gallup Chart. 27 July 2010. Web. 23 Nov. 2010..

15. Public Opinion Saad, Lydia. Gallup. Chart. 4 May 2010. Web. 23 Nov. 2010..

16. Public Opinion Saad, Lydia. Gallup. Chart. 4 May 2010. Web. 23 Nov. 2010..

17. Democratic Party Views In favor of pro-immigrant policy reform Support giving immigrants the opportunity to become citizens Offer English-language and civic engagement classes Want to reform INS (Immigration and Naturalization Service) Punish employers who knowingly hire illegal immigrants US is a nation of immigrants

18. Republican Party Views Stricter border control and penalties for those smuggling illegal immigrants into the US US-VISIT system Opposed to amnesty Punish employers and employees who violate immigration laws Support reforming INS

19. Constitution Party Views Duty of federal government to guard and protect US borders Regulation of numbers and qualifications of immigrants Unconstitutional for illegal immigrants to be eligible for public assistance Detrimental effect on our economy In favor of a moratorium on immigration in US Opposed to amnesty and bilingual ballots

20. Arizona April 2010 – Gov. Brewer signs SB 1070 into effect Gives police the right to question anyone who they suspect is an illegal immigrant Not carrying papers = state crime Criticism: discriminates against Hispanics, requires citizens to carry papers, unfair Gov. Brewer has said racial profiling will not be tolerated, police force will receive training to properly carry out the law