Birthright citizenship in the United States of America

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    happy. Many political candidates are currently expressing their views on illegal immigration. Donald Trumps has a idea of putting a wall across the southern n borders of the U.S up walls to stop illegal immigration. He also proposes to end birthright citizenship and raise penalties for overstaying a visa, etc. Some of Donald Trumps immigration reform may be a bit extreme, but if could also be very effective. Illegal immigrants are invading our nation and having children. Influencing our political

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    In my opinion these videos contain very haunting subject matter. After watching In the White Man’s Image it provided me a different perspective for understanding the plight of minorities today. Recently in the national media the shootings of Trayvon Martin, and Michael Brown, with fatal police encounters with Eric Garner and Sandra Bland, reveal how minorities still struggle for equality. Oftentimes, the media helps to legitimate the inequalities in class and race relations. African-Americans

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    in the United States. However, according to the Colorado Alliance for Immigration Reform, the approximate 11 million population figure of undocumented immigrants could easily double, as the current estimates are based only on pooled data from the U.S Census and immigration research centers (www,cairco.org, 2016). According to research by Angela Adams for Access to Higher Education “an estimated 11.5 million of the more than 40 million foreign-born individuals residing in the United States are considered

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    and Donald Trump is the one leading the popularity poll. I do not agree with his views concerning immigration and the comments he has made on the Latino community are sickening. Frankly, I do not believe he will ever become President of The United States of America. When I took Speech Communications during the summer, I had to debate with a fellow male student about Donald Trump. I was naturally on the opposition side, and the other student was on the proponent side. My opponent argued that Trump’s

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    the beginning of its establishment as a country, the United States approached immigration with a favorable perspective. During the beginning half of the 19th century, it was necessary for the nation to evaluate whether or not migrants were a positive or negative addition to the nation. Initially, immigrants were seen as a beneficial while America was attempting to define itself within the larger context of the world. Because the United States needed an increased amount of citizens to strengthen its

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    it will strengthen families, strengthen our economy, and strengthen our country. That’s why we can’t wait any longer, we can’t wait any longer for a path to full and equal citizenship.” (https://www.hillaryclinton.com) Clinton promises she will work to ensure a fair and just immigration system. She is fighting for an America where every family has a sense of belonging. She believes it is important to keep families together and ensure a more human immigration enforcement system instead of breaking

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    Reality star and businessman Donald Trump announced his candidacy for President of The United States on June 16, 2015. “Sadly the American dream is dead,” Trump said. “But if I get elected president I will bring it back bigger and better and stronger than ever before (qtd in “Donald Trump Jumps In”). Trump plans to do so with campaign slogan ‘Make America Great Again’ (TRUMP MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!) America will be great again with Trump as President for these reasons. He is pro-life, against gun-control

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    Ever since America has been a stable, governed country, Democrats and Republicans have always had different viewpoints. This upcoming election presidential candidates do not have the same views on current issues. I will be discussing three main views that each candidate believes and why they do not agree with one another. I also will choose a candidate views I agree with and why. The three most popular issues that the politicians do not agree on is abortion, taxes, and immigration. Both Donald Trump

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    Background: The United States of America was founded on a set of rights that all people are created equal, “whether European, Native American, or African American, and that these people have fundamental rights, such as liberty, free speech, freedom of religion, due process of law, and freedom of assembly” (Creating the United States). Our immigrant ancestors built a foundation for our nation and truly exemplified the American dream through sacrifice and an unstoppable work ethic. Each year millions

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    freedom; stood up for his community, opened his heart to an entire nation and showed his dream: “I have a dream!"-Dr. Martin Luther King exclaimed down the symbolic shadow of a man whose dream was similar, to achieve one main goal, a united country, a real United States of America. Today, after almost 60 years, this dream is in danger due to a man that wants to create barriers between this great nation and the entire world, the magnate Donald Trump. I’m inclined to believe that the decisions of the Americans

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