What's Wrong With Illegal Immigration?
Illegal Immigration Threatens Our National Sovereignty
Sovereignty is the concept that a state has authority to govern itself. The United States has the right to determine its own boundaries and who is allowed to enter and remain in the country and under what circumstances. Those who enter illegally undermine that sovereignty by disregarding our laws. The U.S. immigration system should be built and maintained to further our national interest, and Americans must protect our sovereignty by enforcing the rules we set and protecting our boundaries.
Illegal Immigration Undermines the Rule of Law
Our country has a system of laws – from the federal down to the state and local levels. We expect those in the United States to abide by those laws, whether the law relates to a person’s civil liberties, respecting one’s property, or obeying red lights. When a law is broken, there should be consequences. Those who enter illegally or overstay their time in the United States are violating our immigration laws and disrespecting our system of government a clear indication that they may not abide by other laws. When the Rule of Law is degraded, cynicism, corruption, social discontent, and chaos can ensue.
Illegal Immigration Undercuts Legal Immigration
Millions of people around the world seek to immigrate to the United States; some have spent years waiting for one of the numerically limited visas to become available. Those who choose the legal avenue often pay application fees, undergo medical screenings, submit biometrics and attend an in-person interview, spending hours ensuring that they have the proper evidence for their application to be adjudicated. Illegal immigration makes a mockery of their adherence to the rules, unfairly “cutting the line” and requiring the government to expend its resources on illegal aliens rather than on those lawfully seeking admission.
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