Illegal Immigration in America

America was founded by immigrants and has accepted millions of them ever since we have been a sovereign state. Illegal immigration has become a growing problem in the United States over the past half century. Our country is one of the best countries in the world, however, this attracts people from countries that are less fortunate. These individuals take advantage of our system, because they are living here illegally. Illegal immigrants do not have to pay taxes like every other American citizen which simply means free rent.  This also puts a bind on our legal system. America has created law enforcement agencies just to deal with illegal immigrants such as Border Patrol and I.C.E. Illegal immigration effects our society economically more than anything.

A study done by Fox News stated illegal immigration costs America almost 113 billion dollars a year. This is staggering considering the current debt crisis our country is in. These individuals do not have to pay for health care, insurance, or schooling. America is mostly split on illegal immigration. Some citizens believe that we should accept any foreign individual. On the other hand citizens want to kick these foreign immigrants out of the country, because they do not belong here. Illegal immigrants should not be allowed to live here. Being opposed to illegal immigration does make one racist like some believe. This is significantly affecting our country and  certain sect of our population refuses to accept that. 

It has been a problem along the southern border of the United States. America can't afford to patrol the entire border between Mexico and America which allows immigrants to cross freely into America. Immigrants that cross into America are mostly hardworking individuals who just want a new life but don't want to pay for it. Unfortunately that is not how the world works. If the United States can somehow figure out a plan to supplement these individuals then immigrants can live and work in this country. It is a growing problem and it will be interesting to see where immigration laws are headed.