State Vs. Federal
The tensions between federal and state governments over this issue have never been higher. Both sides have their own view as to how to address the issue. The reason tensions have become so high is because more and more immigrants are entering the U.S. illegally, and it is effecting the U.S. both economically and politically. It is a very controversial issue, taking action on this issue could lead to political suicide.
States take action quicker, but lack the funding and authority to institute their changes. State governments are more in touch with the citizens. Another issue with States dealing with immigration on their own is the fact that each state would address the problem differently, each state would have different laws to deal with immigrants. These different laws would cause just more problems in government. The federal government has much more money and authority to address the issue, but the amount of time it takes for them to solve the issue is a major problem. Immigration is also viewed as a foreign issue, this makes it a federal problem according to the Constitution.
The tensions between federal and state governments over this issue have never been higher. Both sides have their own view as to how to address the issue. The reason tensions have become so high is because more and more immigrants are entering the U.S. illegally, and it is effecting the U.S. both economically and politically. It is a very controversial issue, taking action on this issue could lead to political suicide.
States take action quicker, but lack the funding and authority to institute their changes. State governments are more in touch with the citizens. Another issue with States dealing with immigration on their own is the fact that each state would address the problem differently, each state would have different laws to deal with immigrants. These different laws would cause just more problems in government. The federal government has much more money and authority to address the issue, but the amount of time it takes for them to solve the issue is a major problem. Immigration is also viewed as a foreign issue, this makes it a federal problem according to the Constitution.
“Remember, remember always, that all of us, and you and I especially, are descended from immigrants and revolutionists.” |
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“A nation that cannot control its borders is not a nation.” |
Many people argue that it is an issue of cooperative federalism. This requires government on both the federal and state level to work together. The federal and state governments know there is a major problem with immigration, they just don't know which path to take to approach it. Differing viewpoints in all parts of government is what is causing the conflict, all sides will have to eventually reach a compromise if they hope to solve this issue.
Resources:
Archibold, Randal C. "Arizona Enacts Stringent Law on Immigration." The New York Times. The New York Times, 23 Apr. 2010. Web. Nov. 2014.
O'Keefe, Ed, and Robert Costa. "House Passes Two Republican Measures in Response to Surge of Child Migrants." Washington Post. The Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2014. Web. Nov. 2014.
Navarrette, Ruben. "Why Obama Won't Act on Immigration." The Daily Beast. Newsweek/Daily Beast, 2 Sept. 2014. Web. 13 Nov. 2014.
Archibold, Randal C. "Arizona Enacts Stringent Law on Immigration." The New York Times. The New York Times, 23 Apr. 2010. Web. Nov. 2014.
O'Keefe, Ed, and Robert Costa. "House Passes Two Republican Measures in Response to Surge of Child Migrants." Washington Post. The Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2014. Web. Nov. 2014.
Navarrette, Ruben. "Why Obama Won't Act on Immigration." The Daily Beast. Newsweek/Daily Beast, 2 Sept. 2014. Web. 13 Nov. 2014.