Illegal Immigration Threat to Homeland Security

Abstract

The illegal and illicit migration to other countries causes serious threats to nations. This also endangers the security of the homeland and impacts several factors of the country. Therefore, it is highly disregarded by government. There is an increasing trend of illegal immigrants worldwide from over a decade. The ideology of illegal immigration came into existence from the concept that when an individual either enters a foreign ground through improper channels or by using any illegal terms and means. Furthermore, those individuals who stay on foreign land after expiration of their visa without the permit or consent of the government are counted as illegal immigrants. This adversely affects the countries in many aspects.

Contents

Outline4

Introduction7

Thesis Statement7

Discussion7

Influence on National Security Due To Illegal Immigration8

Consequences & Challenges Due To Illegal Immigration to Homeland9

Impact on Economy10

Legal Impact11

Political Impact12

Impact on Employment12

Impact on Healthcare13

Suggestions & Solutions to Illegal Immigration13

Political Failure & Remedies14

Border Control14

Conclusion15

References16

Illegal Immigration Threat to Homeland Security

Outline

The illegal immigration poses threats to national security. This paper provides the various aspects of this problem along with the solutions and recommendations. The challenges experienced by illicit immigration impacts the nation from several perspectives which are outlined and defined in this paper.

Influence on National Security Due To Illegal Immigration

This section describes the influence of illegal immigration on national security. The security of any country gets disturbed by the intrusion of unfamiliar immigrants entering the boundaries of other countries unnoticed. The major cause of illegal immigrants is because of the reason of economic inequality, which leads individuals of undeveloped countries who have low income to manage their ways of entering into developed countries through illegal ways for achieving better individual growth.

Consequences & Challenges Due To Illegal Immigration to Homeland

This section illustrates the problems and outcomes of illegal immigration. People migrating to other countries impact various factors of the nation. These factors are highlighted below:

Impact on Economy

This section describes the adverse effects of illegal immigration in economy of the country. Illegal immigration has reportedly led to the bankruptcy of several states within the United States of America in the past as a result of heavy burden of illegal population. The economy gets disturbed as these immigrants contribute immensely to the cost and benefits of the economy.

Legal Impact

This section entails the impact of illegal immigration on legal issues of the country. The undocumented immigrants pose threats to welfare of the nation. Illegal immigration tends to reduce or lower the economic status of a country within the long run especially that of the poor while at the same time benefiting the middle and the upper class.

Political Impact

This section provides the political challenges faced by the nation. The current policies are criticized for carrying loopholes which are neglecting the security of national borders. New policies need to be implemented for the betterment of homeland security.

Impact on Employment

The impact on employment exerted by illegal immigration proves to be hazardous. The short and long term approaches differ in terms of sustainability and ...