The Issue Of Undocumented Immigrants - 1394 Words

As the issue of undocumented immigrants once again dominates the news headlines, our politicians are faced with the difficult task of enforcing the laws of our land, yet humanely and ethically tending to those who illegally reside within America s borders. As the political parties face off with differing ideologies, the undocumented, who are seen as victims from one side and criminals from the other, are caught in this citizenship purgatory until a political compromise can be achieved. Until such a compromise occurs, the nation is left dealing with the fallout of this population’s existence. Not belonging, they are left to fend for themselves while living in the shadows. Surviving through government assistance or using a stolen identity as a means to gain employment, the undocumented struggle to survive in a nation that is aware of their existence yet chooses to do nothing about it. To address the illegal immigration epidemic in the United States, its leaders must hold al l lawbreakers accountable while compassionately and ethically addressing the issue through a balanced approach of amnesty and deportation. The United States of America as a republic is defined to have a government of laws, and not of men as stated by John Adams during its founding (5). Therefore no man or group of men can exist above the law without disturbing civil cohesion and a breakdown in how our society functions.It is the fundamental responsibility of the government to maintain and enforceShow MoreRelatedThe Issue Of Undocumented Immigrants989 Words   |  4 Pages When most people think of undocumented immigrants, chances are they think of Donald Trump. Which makes a twisted kind of sense. 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