Link to article: http://www.ibtimes.com/immigration-reform-2015-obama-plan-protect-immigrants-backed-democratic-mayors-17930
The following article discusses the issue over immigration, and the tension between the opinions of the democratic and republican parties. 30+ democratic governors support Obama's decision to protect immigrants from deportation by anticipating the creation of an amicus brief, but republican governors from over 25 states argue against the policies Obama had placed. To speak in his defense, New York governor Bill de Blasio argues that “delaying implementation of the president’s executive action will
further hurt our families, negatively impact our economies, and create
unnecessary insecurity in our communities”, which goes against the views of the opposing side who state, "'unilateral suspension of the nation's immigration laws is unlawful' and
that only the court's 'immediate intervention can protect the [states]
from dramatic and irreparable injuries,'" says Cristina Silva of the above article.
If Obama manages to win over the Supreme Court and the House, however, he would be further extending the rights to those illegal citizens who have children born in the United States (or other requirements suited) working visas.
The argumentation over dealing with the president's power is definitely not something new, and can be noted throughout history as a reoccurring issue. Even from some of the earliest years of our nation's government, checks and balances have always been strictly taut. So not only could one find this article important because of the urgency of the issue and the impact it will have on the U.S. in years to come, but how it relates to other moments in history when our president was at blows with the judicial and legislative branches (for example: president Andrew Jackson vetoed over 20 bills after the Civil War, the recent government shutdown, and how Congress, in 1918, refused to ratify the Treaty of Versailles, a
peace treaty ending World War I).
Carlos Joglar
ReplyDeleteA lot of hypocrisy is present in issues of immigration. Many people don't realize that, though illegal immigration can definitely get you into trouble with the government, so can hiring illegal immigrants, and many illegal immigrants are illegally hired by the same people that say "they should go back to where they came from." Not to mention our extensive history of stealing land from Native Americans, a couple of hundreds of years I guess some people just choose to ignore. I find the lack of attention paid to history in terms of these issues to be horrific and truly embarassing as an American.
Although I do believe in being honest and respectful, especially when it comes to the law, I'm not sure illegal immigration is our biggest problem. People are coming into this country, just trying to make a living (working jobs for less than minimum wage, and in disgusting environments, nonetheless) and not causing any trouble. While, on the other hand, we can barely keep the people who are in our country LEGALLY in line without horrific outbursts left and right that end up on the headlines and all over social media everywhere. Personally, I just think we need to direct our attention elsewhere.
ReplyDelete-Reece Clark
Although I do believe in being honest and respectful, especially when it comes to the law, I'm not sure illegal immigration is our biggest problem. People are coming into this country, just trying to make a living (working jobs for less than minimum wage, and in disgusting environments, nonetheless) and not causing any trouble. While, on the other hand, we can barely keep the people who are in our country LEGALLY in line without horrific outbursts left and right that end up on the headlines and all over social media everywhere. Personally, I just think we need to direct our attention elsewhere.
ReplyDelete-Reece Clark
No, I completely agree: I think there are bigger issues in our country that we should be arguing over and the rights of those who work much harder than the majority and get paid far less simply because they are considered illegal immigrants or the sons/daughters of immigrants deserve more respect and appreciation than the meager amount they're given. The majority of those people moved to America for better, safer lives, most of them working in jobs they were paid a larger amount for than they are now. I too wish we'd unite as a nation to support those we are able to, regardless of where they come from.
DeleteIt doesn't make sense to me that we have such a huge problem trying to decided on whether to turn someone away just because they aren't from here or letting them stay. If you think about it, America is based on immigration. People migrate for a certain reason. Usually it's for a for a good reason such as education for families or better living conditions. The Settlers immigrated for a reason which was religious freedom. It shouldn't be a problem to allow someone to have a better life.
ReplyDeleteKiyanna Elliott