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Illegal Immigrants

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In the beginning of the 19th century a big wave of immigrants came to America looking for a new life (Estrada). Ever since then immigrants have been shaping America to what it is today (Jawetz). But eventually it started to become an issue in the everyday life of the american citizens (Jawetz). Everyday thousands of illegal immigrants cross the border from Mexico to the United States (Estrada). This can affect The United States in a good way or a bad way (Estrada). Not only do immigrants come from Mexico; they also come from Asia, Central America, South America, Europe, and Africa (Estrada). Immigrants have impacted our culture, economy, and is one of the most controversial category in politics today (Jawetz).
Immigrants can also be a good thing for our economy (Estrada). How, you might ask? Immigrants that are here illegally will work for very low rates (Estrada). Most average americans that are supporting a family will not work a tobacco field for 10 dollars an hour all day 5 days a week without any benefits? The average american would not make enough money to support a family working for such low rates (Estrada). 25,000 people come across the U.S. border everyday illegally for a better life (Jawetz) . It has a negative effect on our country because they bring in drugs and weapons (Jawetz). It opposes a threat to our national security and environment (Estrada). The problem with illegal immigrants coming to the US is how can they become legal (Wong).
Immigrants have

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