Integrating immigrants would be impossible without any form of amnesty. No state in America can grant amnesty to illegal immigrants because this is a federal matter. Though the laws of immigration is not forced in America we need to address the issue of immigration. The US needs to find a solution whether it be a state or federal problem. Integration was proposed as one way to intertwine illegal immigrants into society state by state. How would that work?

Though the laws about immigration are not strictly enforced, they still apply in that one cannot be here without a green card or work visa legally. The argument had no solutions on bypassing immigration to achieve integration.  According to federal law, green cards and work visas are a federal matter and states cannot manipulate the rules to fit their needs. Illegal immigrants will not be able to dodge deportation without going through the proper channels.

This leads to the question why; instead of being an oppressed country, cannot illegal immigrants stand for what they believe according to their culture?

According to Hopper from Disney/Pixar, A Bug’s Life, “You let one ant stand up to us, then they all might stand up! Those puny little ants outnumber us a hundred to one and if they ever figure that out there goes our way of life! It's not about food, it's about keeping those ants in line. That's why we're going back! Does anybody else wanna stay”?

In Egypt, on January 18, 2011, Asmaa Mahfouz, a 26 year old Egyptian woman posted a video to Youtube and Facebook. She called out Egyptian citizens to join a protest at Tharir Square. The internet is a great tool for social media. Changes can be made from the inside of any country. This example shows that if Asmaa Mahfouz can stand up for her beliefs so can others.

 

Even though there is no solution, options are available.  Tough integration laws should consist of enforcing federal immigration laws state by state. If America does not enforce the federal law, over time immigration services will drain our countries resources. What laws can states pass that would give amnesty without a green card or work visa? Do those states not run the risk of being sued for bypassing federal law?

It is proposed that Immigrants pursue a green card or work visa legally before they cross United States borders. While this is being done, we as a state should enforce immigration laws which in turn would lead to legal integration.

 

There are solutions to every problem and immigration has many. The US should enforce all federal laws before trying to bypass the government and create new state laws. Every country has the power to stand for their beliefs and homeland. Hopper from a Bug’s life states how it can be done and Asmaa Mahfouz used social media to do it. Though our country is born of immigrants fleeing tyranny it also has been established with laws that need to be followed. Immigrants should pursue legality in the states in a correct manor and that is by abiding by federal law.