Ian Grant
9/10/2014
"In 2013, the U.S. Senate passed a comprehensive bill that linked enhanced border security with a pathway to citizenship for the country’s estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants. So far the proposal has languished in the House. But whether or not a new immigration law is enacted by Congress this year, the issue will remain a top priority in state capitals."
http://www.governing.com/topics/politics/gov-2014-legislative-issues-to-watch.html
Many would agree that this proposal should be put forth immediately. Passing a bill like this would allow immigrants a way to earn their citizenship into the U.S. legally and allow them to gain the same education and knowledge as the rest of the nations. Give immigrant to a chance to strive for more than just a minimum wage job just to get by.
Other states have already begun to experiment with increasing access to higher education. Places such as Colorado, Hawaii, Minnesota and Oregon have join thirteen other states in allowing immigrant whom have passed the local high school level to receive in-state tuition from universities and colleges. The next big issue would be attempting to get a bill passed allowing these undocumented immigrant college students to in-state financial aid to help funding which many of these families come from low income households where funding is already scarce.
"Washington state considered a bill in 2013 that would have granted state financial aid to low-income, undocumented immigrant college students. The proposal passed the state House but died in the Senate."
http://www.governing.com/topics/politics/gov-2014-legislative-issues-to-watch.html
With a little bit of a push, this proposal may resurface within the next year. Another step that states and lawmakers have proposed for unregistered immigrants would be to issue driver's licenses to non-citizens for "public safety" purposes. Last year at least ten states including the District of Columbia decided to permit driver’s licenses to non-citizens, with the eligibility criteria varying by state. This act was largely a response to a new legal status bestowed upon some immigrants by President Obama’s 2012 executive order known as the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. This federal order protects young undocumented immigrants from deportation, so long as they meet certain qualifications related to age, education, noncriminal status and military service. Since this order went into effect, at least 25 states have considered proposals to extend driver’s licenses to this population.
Immigration laws are changing everyday. Immigration may been seen as an over crowding issue but others view it as opportunities to grow as diverse groups continue to pour into the country. We should welcome those who are here undocumented and give them a chance to earn an education like normal citizens. That's what democracy and this country stands for, equal opportunities for all as a universal rule. Everyone deserves equal opportunities and protects under democratic law.
Immigration in the U.S.
This nation is in disarray over the increasing crowded populations appearing throughout the states. More and more immigrates find ways to cross the boarders and soon we will be in an extreme crisis regarding resources, housing, rates, and other negative regulations imposed on citizens. To counter this issue, the U.S. Senate may look toward passing bills and legislations regulating entry into the country and help educate what undocumented immigrants that are already here in the states.
Border patrols have increased defenses against immigrants daring enough to cross the borders illegally. Bills have been passed over the years that have funded increasing defenses while they should have been allocated to the states where the real issues on immigration are. There are millions of undocumented immigrants in the U.S. and instead of attempting to keep them out we should help them prosper freely as an American citizens have had the opportunities in life to do in this country.
"In 2013, the U.S. Senate passed a comprehensive bill that linked enhanced border security with a pathway to citizenship for the country’s estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants. So far the proposal has languished in the House. But whether or not a new immigration law is enacted by Congress this year, the issue will remain a top priority in state capitals."
http://www.governing.com/topics/politics/gov-2014-legislative-issues-to-watch.html
Many would agree that this proposal should be put forth immediately. Passing a bill like this would allow immigrants a way to earn their citizenship into the U.S. legally and allow them to gain the same education and knowledge as the rest of the nations. Give immigrant to a chance to strive for more than just a minimum wage job just to get by.
Other states have already begun to experiment with increasing access to higher education. Places such as Colorado, Hawaii, Minnesota and Oregon have join thirteen other states in allowing immigrant whom have passed the local high school level to receive in-state tuition from universities and colleges. The next big issue would be attempting to get a bill passed allowing these undocumented immigrant college students to in-state financial aid to help funding which many of these families come from low income households where funding is already scarce.
"Washington state considered a bill in 2013 that would have granted state financial aid to low-income, undocumented immigrant college students. The proposal passed the state House but died in the Senate."
http://www.governing.com/topics/politics/gov-2014-legislative-issues-to-watch.html
With a little bit of a push, this proposal may resurface within the next year. Another step that states and lawmakers have proposed for unregistered immigrants would be to issue driver's licenses to non-citizens for "public safety" purposes. Last year at least ten states including the District of Columbia decided to permit driver’s licenses to non-citizens, with the eligibility criteria varying by state. This act was largely a response to a new legal status bestowed upon some immigrants by President Obama’s 2012 executive order known as the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. This federal order protects young undocumented immigrants from deportation, so long as they meet certain qualifications related to age, education, noncriminal status and military service. Since this order went into effect, at least 25 states have considered proposals to extend driver’s licenses to this population.
Immigration laws are changing everyday. Immigration may been seen as an over crowding issue but others view it as opportunities to grow as diverse groups continue to pour into the country. We should welcome those who are here undocumented and give them a chance to earn an education like normal citizens. That's what democracy and this country stands for, equal opportunities for all as a universal rule. Everyone deserves equal opportunities and protects under democratic law.
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