Illegal Immigration is a very important problem today in the United States. It affects everyone, from the homeless to the wealthy.The United States of America is a young and very unique country.It is made of people of different races, coming from various cultures and practicing diverse religions. Through the history of the country there were many waves of immigration, which shaped its economy and values. Individual and organizations such as Federation for American Immigration Reform(FAIR), American Civil Liberties Union, Obama and my others.

The United States experienced major waves of immigration during the colonial era, the first part of the 19th century and from the 1880s to 1920 (Industrial Revolution). Many immigrants came to America seeking greater economic opportunity, while some, such as the Pilgrims in the early 1600s, arrived in search of religious freedom. From the 17th to 19th centuries, hundreds of thousands of African slaves came to America against their will(Triangle Of Trade) to the south. Coupable years later the first significant federal legislation restricted aliens to come, In 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act prevented Chinese . It was enacted in response to economic fears, especially on the West Coast, where native-born Americans attributed unemployment and declining wages to Chinese workers whom they also viewed as racially inferior. The Chinese Exclusion Act, signed into law on May 6, 1882, by President Chester A.

Illegal Immigration is when a foreigner crosses a national boundary in a way that violates the immigration laws of the country being left and the country being entered. Today, there are more than 20 million living in the US and an estimated 500,000 more arrive yearly. Many believe Illegal Immigration to be a relatively new problem but, in fact, it has been going on for hundreds of years. It wasn't until 1924 when the US really began enforcing immigration laws.

The U.S Congress is concern about the problem and seeks for the solutions, which will be beneficial for both, the country and immigrants. The politicians and the American citizens want to toughen the immigration legislation. There were many proposals which appeared to the public as very radical. It is impossible to deport 11 million illegal aliens because these groups fuel the economy of the United States. The panel also proposes tightening of the borders, especially Mexican, and increasing of the border control patrol. There was also a proposition that every person who gets to the country illegally will be considered as felon. Currently, living in this country without authorization is a violation of civil immigration law, not a criminal law. They are also thinking to give penalties to the employers who use illegal immigrants as their workers, and anybody who somehow help them in any way.

The Mexican American War of 1846,US claim California, New Mexico, and land near the disputed southern border of Texas. Mexico, however, was not so eager to let go of these territories. According to to National Archives” When the Mexicans fired on American troops in April 25,