Wednesday, January 7, 2015
House bill would undo President Obama’s immigration moves
Rep. Robert Aderholt, a Republican House member from Alabama, is in the process of proposing a bill that would put further restrictions on immigrants. This piece of legislation would overide Obama's decision to defer deportations and to grant up to 5 million work permits for these immigrants. It would also reinstate Secure Communities, an immigration enforcement program which Obama has ended.
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I like immigration. I think Immigrants build america up and have made this nation the great beacon of freedom it is today. I think it is completely xenophobic how the right has begun to demonize immigrants. However, I am glad the House is overturning Obama's action. For far too long presidents, since Bush, have thought of themselves less as facilitators of democracy and more as kings or emperors, with absolute rule. Whenever this assertion is challenged, they consistently take actions such as executive orders and vetoes to overturn what our elected representatives want. This overturning of his executive actions will end this practice, and help restore true democracy to america once again.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Emmanuel. America used to be a land of immigrants from all over the world. Immigrants are what helped make America what it is today. It really bothers me how the right hates immigration. That being said, Aderholt and his GOP counterparts have every right to challenge Obamas executive orders. I am interested to see if the bill gets passed without Obamas signature.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Dan and Emmanuel. There is stigma around being an immigrant in the United States and finding jobs and equal opportunity are hard to do in America. Immigrants are a fundamental part of our country's history and there definitely needs to be immigrant reform in America to allow more people access to America and restrict those who will be problematic. Aderholt has the right to challenge and he will probably win the challenge.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Emmanuel, Dan, and Kellen. Immigrants make America the place where others want to immigrate to. It's a land of opportunity. I agree that Aderholt has every right to challenge but and I do think that he will win the challenge.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Michael. There's no question that LEGAL immigration is an integral part of American society. First generation LEGAL immigrants - people who so embody the free spirit of America that they give up everything in order to come here - make our country great. It's absurd and disgusting to accuse the right of hating immigrants. The right's position is that those who want to become Americans should follow the legal process and wait in line like everyone else. Illegal immigration is a spit in the eye of all the people who leave their homes and spend years of their lives and thousands of dollars in order to become naturalized. When most immigrants, especially those from Mexico and Central America, are fleeing the lack of law and order in their home countries, it makes no sense that they break our laws in order to get here. Not only is Obama's executive action blatantly unconstitutional, it encourages future law-breaking by granting these immigrants a pass. Hopefully, the new Republican Congress can pass laws that will secure the border, diminish the welfare state that allows illegal immigrants to come here and feed off of the productivity of American citizens, and make it less of a public burden for us to attract the most ambitious, hard-working immigrants from around the world.
ReplyDeleteA big part of our country is how diverse we are. Our country was created by immigrants so what is our big problem with immigrants? Immigrants bring the diversity we value and are a big part of our economy. Aderholt has a right to challenge Obama I just dont agree with him.
ReplyDeleteI believe that this piece of legislation is a step in the right direction, but I do not think that it is perfect. There would be no America without immigration, and immigrants are an essential part of American society and the country's values. However, illegal immigration is a problem, a problem that does not look like it is going to be solved by Obama. On the other hand, Aderholt's bill would expel the country of many illegal immigrants, which I believe is ultimately beneficial for American society as a whole. No one should be able to disregard the laws of the United States, and the endorsement of illegal immigration is an endorsement of criminals. However, I do believe that Aderholt's bill could be slightly less harsh, especially with the ICE detainers. Nevertheless, I think that more people should begin to realize that illegal immigrants are not the type of people that America should support.
ReplyDeleteI find it hard to take a clear stance on this issue. I'm not against immigration, but I agree with the idea behind this proposed bill: that we shouldn't be encouaging illegal immigration. It wouldn't be such a big deal if we didn't already have problems supporting people in our own country. If we can't figure out how to keep Americans employed and out of poverty, how can we do so for people from other countries, especially those who technically aren't supposed to be here? There is absolutely noting wrong with immigration, but there has to be rules and structure in the system in order for it to work.
ReplyDeleteIf we are able to support immigrants in little ways like providing working papers, I belive that we'd be able to give them sustainable lifestyles. Having a diverse population where all can thrive benefits both Americans and those who came from different regions of the world. However, I do not belive Rep. Aderholt's proposed bill will be passed.
ReplyDeleteI agree with several others that although immigration is a positive force that has defined America's history, Obama has overstepped his authority and Congress is right in attempting to block his measures. If America is to reform immigration policies, the reform should be from Congress.
ReplyDeleteI'm ultimately very torn on this issue. I understand that these people are crossing the boarder illegally; therefore, they could be considered criminals. However, I also sympathize with them because they are just trying to build a better life for themselves and their families. I think that we should put them to work for he government so that they can be paid for by their own earnings as opposed to using tax payer money so I think Obama is right in this situation. They need jobs so they aren't being fully supoorted by American tax payers.
DeleteI think that the idea behind the bill has good intentions, and, I understand that the flood of illegal immigrants lately has put some strain on lower income workers who have to now deal with competition. However, I don't think that it's fair to say that the immigrants who are coming into the U.S. legally should just "wait in line" to do it legally. Obviously, if they had the funds or time to do this, they probably would. The process of becoming a citizen is extremely long, taxing, and expensive, and I believe that if there is a movement to enforce the border more, that there also has to be a movement to give the less advantaged people who want to immigrate an easier time of it.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Matt and Mike. I think that legal immigration is an important and sustainable part of American society. It creates diversity in our country, as well as creates opportunities for people in our country that they don't have in theirs. But, when it comes to illegal immigration that is where I think it becomes unnecessary. It is not like America is closed to outsiders coming in. If people want to live in our country to receive a better life, they should do it legally. I support this bill and I think it should be passed.
ReplyDeleteI haven't decided how I feel about immigration. If we were able to pick and choose who can immigrate then I would be all for it but unfortunately we are not able to do that. I liked Obama's ideas for immigration because it didn't just open the doors for anybody but it doesn't shut everybody out, so it takes a little from both sides pf the argument. However this strategy ultimately will not stand and will need reform within 10 years or so.
ReplyDeleteI also can't take a clear stance on the issue of immigration. While I empathize with people fleeing their corrupt countries, such as Mexico, I agree with Nia in that America can hardly sustain its own people, let alone illegal immigrants. I don't think Obama overstepped in making new immigration reform, however; it's honestly one of the only productive things the government has proposed in recent times. Obama shouldn't have to wait around for Congress to stop acting like children so that they can pass laws. He took matters into his own hands,
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