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1 Laura Watson & Michael Griffin Approximately, 11 to 12 million illegal immigrants reside in the United States.

2 According to The Center for Media and Democracy, in a section entitled "Illegal Immigration US," from its Source Watch website (accessed Jan. 17, 2007), contained the following definition:  "Illegal immigration (also referred to unauthorized or undocumented immigrants) refers to the migration of people across national borders in a way that violates the immigration laws of the destined country.”  Illegal immigrant n. an alien (non-citizen) who has entered the United States without government permission or stayed beyond the termination date of a visa.

3  Ages between 18 to 39 years old  Majority of them are males.  Anyone Find a better life Opportunities Escape poverty Money

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6  It is Illegal To Bring Illegal Aliens Into US under current Laws It is unlawful for any person to bring aliens into the United States. Fine: $3,000 for each alien (Sec. 273. [8 U.S.C. 1323])  It is Illegal To Employ, Recruit, or Refer Illegal Aliens for Jobs. It is unlawful for a person or other entity- to employ or recruit or refer for a fee an illegal alien in the United States. Commercial advantage or private financial gain offender can be fined under title 18, US code, imprisoned for not more than 10 years, or both.  Legal Immigrants Must Display Moral Character and No Crime Record Requirements as to residence, good moral character, attachment to the principles of the constitution, and favorable disposition to the Untied States. ( Sec. 316. [8 U.S.C. 1427] )  It is Illegal For Illegal Aliens to Bypass Medical and Physical Exams for illnesses and infectious diseases. Physical and Mental Examinations are required. Aliens arriving at ports of the United States will be detained for the purpose of determining whether they are afflicted with any of the diseases or mental or physical defects or disabilities set forth in section 212(a), or whenever the Attorney General has received information showing that any aliens are coming from a country or have embarked at a place where any of such diseases are prevalent or epidemic. ( Sec. 232 [8 U.S.C. 1252] )

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9  People who:  Indifferent to immigration  Positive influence  Want immigrants to leave the U.S.

10  Economy  Positive  Negative  Neither  Poverty  Language barriers

11  Country of immigrants  Native Americans here first

12  Usual perception  Take jobs  Unskilled  Work for less  Unemployment rates go up  Rights of citizens in jeopardy

13  No payment of taxes  Still use government services  SCHOOLS  Cost citizens (taxpayers) $113 billion at the federal, state, and local levels (Corwin, 2011)  Education costs taxpayers the largest cost  $52 billion

14  Benefits through:  Their investments  Their consumption of goods and services  Buy goods that would not be bought if they were not in the country

15  Cannot bargain for wages because illegal  Take whatever money they can get  ¼ of Mexicans live in poverty  4% of nation’s population yet contribute to 10% of all people living in poverty  High crime rates in poor area  Nationwide perception

16  “build a fence”  Thousands of immigrants cross the border every year (Mexico-Texas)

17  People doing the right thing  Jobs that ordinary American wouldn’t do  Gone through school system  Non-criminal acts  Service in the community

18  Law passed in 2010  When making a lawful stop or arrest Determine the immigration status of person where it is reasonable to assume that the person is not here legally  Many illegals fear for deportation  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTqv0h2if kI&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTqv0h2if kI&feature=related

19  The Dream Act  Not passed  What the act says:  Conditional permanent residency for illegals Arrived in country as child with parents Go through school system High school College Resident for a minimum of 5 years Be a person of character (no criminal record)

20  2012 election  Republicans vs. Democrats  Deportation question

21 “The education of undocumented or migrant children, however, continues to pose unique social, political, and educational problems for America's schools.” (Green, 2003 p. 52)

22  Illegal immigrants have a hard time being recognized as a citizen.  Their acceptance in receiving an education is one of their biggest setback.  Illegal immigrant deal with many issues which prevents them from succeeding in life.  Many drop out of school before reaching 12 th grade because they can not get a job or have limited opportunities.

23  If an illegal immigrant does graduate high school, there are not many things they can do.  They appreciate their new life but cannot move forward due to several laws/acts that hold them back.  Some of the laws prevent them from finding occupations, voting, driving and applying for financial aid.  In 1982, the United State Supreme Court gave undocumented students a free education from public K-12 schools.

24  Without educating the illegal immigrants, they will produce a level of illiterate people. This level will add to violence and unemployment.  After graduating high school, many do not have anywhere to go.  At some universities, illegal immigrants are labeled “international students” and are forced to pay an extra fee.  The problem is most illegal immigrants do not have jobs because of their label and are forced to not continue an higher education because they must work and gain money.

25  Mandated education given to illegal immigrants creates a financial burden on certain states and their budgets.  Many wonder where the funds are going and if it is fair?  Educating illegal immigrants is very costly.  Many need extra assistant and resources which prevents funds to go to other activities.  Illegal immigrants add to overcrowding leading American parents to believe that their children are not getting the required attention in which is necessary.  Some states which are being affected are Texas, New York and Florida.

26  Since illegal immigrants speak, act, dress and have a different background many are treated unfairly by their peers.  Discrimination appears to be one of the major barrier from immigrants.  Those who are discriminated against face issues like lack of motivation, achievement, and social interaction.  People make fun of their outfits, accents, culture and actions.  This action causes illegal immigrants to create negative feelings toward Americans and school.

27  Dream Act- The Development, Relief and Education of Alien Minors Act.  The main reason of the DREAM Act is to help those who meet the requirements and have an opportunity to enlist in the military or go to college.  This allows individuals to get closer to reaching citizenship which they know is impossible without this legislation.  The supporters of the DREAM Act believe that this act would be beneficial to the whole United States not just the aliens.  This act would give the illegal immigrant students a way to give back to the United States and allow them to contribute to the country.

28  Basic Information about the DREAM Act Legislation | DREAM Act Portal. (n.d.). Welcome to the DREAM Act Portal | DREAM Act Portal. Retrieved March 18, 2012, from http://dreamact.info/students  Carabelli, M. J. A. (2009). Whose children are these? A rational approach to educating illegal-alien school children.International Social Science Review, 84(3), 115-134. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/227365568?accountid=28076  Carlson, D. (2009). The border crossed us: Education, hospitality politics, and the social construction of the "illegal immigrant". Educational Theory, 59(3), 259-277. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/214139738?accountid=28076  CNN: Life of an Illegal Immigrant in the US - YouTube. (n.d.). YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. Retrieved March 18, 2012, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTqv0h2ifkI&feature=related  Green, P. E. (2003). The undocumented: Educating the children of migrant workers in America. Bilingual Research Journal,27(1), 51-71,162. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/222052088?accountid=28076  Illegal Immigration Laws. (n.d.). End Illegal Immigration. Stop Illegal Immigration. Retrieved March 18, 2012, from http://www.endillegalimmigration.com/Illegal_Immigration_Laws/index.shtml  Illegal Immigrant Pursuit of a Higher Education | Illegal Immigration Statistics. (n.d.). Illegal Immigration Statistics. Retrieved February 26, 2012, from http://www.illegalimmigrationstatistics.org/illegal-immigrant-pursuit-of-a- higher-education/  Impact of Illegal Immigration on the U.S. Social Structure. (n.d.). Illegal Immigraion, Crime and Urbanization, Realtor Fraud, Mold Wars, Ronald Corwin's Resume'. Retrieved March 18, 2012, from http://www.socialissues.us/16301.html  ProCon.org - Pros and Cons of Controversial Issues. (n.d.). ProCon.org - Pros and Cons of Controversial Issues. Retrieved March 18, 2012, from http://www.procon.org


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