Question

What are some of the current immigration issues at the US-Mexico border,and the divide in us government regarding immigration?

Answer 1

There are several immigration issues plaguing USA and majority of the population which consists of illegal immigrants is from Mexico.

According to estimates ever since Mexican president Vincente Fox took office, millions of Mexicans have migrated and only a handful enter legally. Several also die during unauthorised border crossing, because of thirst and exposure to dangerous elements.

Because of all these issues, there are people smugglers and a thriving drug business controlled by criminal syndicates, which has caused spike in violence along the border.

The senate is considering immigration legislation that would take strong steps to halt illegal immigration, it is essentially considering a bill that would make it a crime to employ or aid an illegal immigrant.

However, business and human rights supporters argue that the tough measures are increasingly expensive, inhumane and counterproductive.

Recently Trump sorted for the practice of family separation, wherein children have been separated from their parents, which has been considered the most horrific immigration policy. Several advocates have also mentioned that the US administration is failing to distinguish between violent immigrated criminals and people who have been living quietly without legal status, treating all as criminals.