Arizona Immigration Reform

Arizona Immigration Reform

Introduction

The immigration policy of the United States of America was a model for an open society. The government created an authority to impose the immigration quota and act as a border protection authority. The work permit granted by the country provided a legal way for people to work, which led to various conflicts due to some restrictions in the immigration laws. Some lawmakers and representatives view the Arizona Immigration Reform as a model aimed for another state. These immigration laws have highly affected millions of the immigrant population and the economy of the state. The law has imposed illegal immigrants out of the United States of America. It has formulated a legal structure which has supported in the economic growth. The measures taken under this law are a warning for the other states who seek to opt the Arizona type of immigrations laws. Such laws are very destructive for the economy and growth. The paper discusses the Arizona Immigration Reform, along with the way the case made through the lower courts, and ending up in the Supreme Court. It includes all the aspects regarding the immigration reform with a legal analysis on the decision taken by the court.

Discussion

Immigration Reform

Immigration reform is referred to as the immigration policy and procedure of a country. It is the amendments or improvements made in the immigration law by replacing the errors and faults in the system. This term is mainly used in the political conversations. The reason to for reforming the immigration law of a nation is to expand or reduce the immigrations. The United States of America has a long tradition and rich heritage of immigrations. Democracy in the country has always supported immigration due to diversity, but on the other hand they know that the existing immigration system is being violated and broken (Hinojosa-Ojeda, 2012). The reason for bringing the immigration reforms is that immigrants do not follow the rules and regulations, and bypass the proper immigration channels.

Illegal Immigrants

The United States of America has been facing the problem of illegal immigrants who cross the border, especially from Mexico. Many of the Mexicans, who enter legally in the United States of America, but overstay their visas. The immigrations reform is principally targeting around 20 million illegal and undocumented workers in the country. The reform caters both the legal and illegal immigrants. There is a conflict among various organizations and politicians on supporting the immigration to the country. The democrats in the United States of America support the immigration reform in terms of accountability and responsibility. The responsibility of the federal government in the country is to protect the borders.

The aim of the immigration reforms is to reduce the illegal traffic flow of immigrants from across the border. Those employers who enroll illegal immigrants in their organizations are accountable to the government of the United States of America. They must exploit these illegal and undocumented workers, avoiding the violation of the country laws. People who break the laws must ...