Prospectus

Campbell -1Newton Campbell English 111.1 Lecturer Eric Meljac November 17, 2004 Illegal Immigration’s Affect on American Economy Illegal immigration can have an affect on America’s economy, but it will not destroy it. This paper argues that illegal immigrants are not taking much from the American economy or taking away all of our jobs. It argues that illegal immigration is not bad because these immigrants are willing to work harder than most people and still earn lower wages. The paper proves that immigration restrictions are racist. It explains how we should reform the United States’ immigration laws to allow actual fairness. Certain services should be offered to immigrants, legal or illegal. It argues why some illegal immigrants should be offered amnesty. This paper discuss why some immigrants do not immigrate legally, how we are accepting both legal and illegal immigrants, why we do not want illegal immigrants, and whether or not immigration benefits America. It will answer a series of questions about immigration. What would happen if immigration in America were to slow down? What if more immigrants started to come in than ever before? What effect would these two scenarios have on our economy? I will prove my arguments through research about the history of our immigration laws. I will also compare and contrast the immigration laws of other countries of the world in order to develop a solution. I will research the current status of US immigration laws. The topics that this paper will discuss mainly include cost, impact on America, and a world view of our policies.

Campbell -2Works Cited Brown, Mary Elizabeth Shapers of the great debate on immigration: a biographical dictionary Westport: Greenwood Press, 1999 Dougherty, John E. Illegals : the imminent threat posed by our unsecured U.S.-Mexico border Nashville: WND Books, 2004 Dudley, William Illegal immigration: opposing viewpoints San Diego: Greenhaven Press, 2002