Maureen Mai
ASA2 A02
In
the article “Deporting Our Souls and Defending Our immigrants”, Bill Omg Hing
discusses the deportation of immigrants. When immigrants are convicted of a
crime they are subject to deportation, however they in the past they were given
a couple chances. Things have changed from back then, and the American policy
has become stricter, especially since 9/11. The main question is whether the
“so called criminal activity is a fabrication by our institution just to get
rid of undesirable Asians”?
I think it is reasonable for the
United States of America to deport immigrants if they commit big crimes or
commit crimes repetitively, but for an immigrant to be deported over minor
crimes is unjust. Looking at this realistically, coming to America is a
privilege. Here everyone is given the opportunities to change their lives and
better their future, however if you don’t take advantage of that then what are you doing here anyways? In some
cases immigrants get caught up in gangs, and conduct theft and murder. Although
many may sympathize, I believe all actions have consequences. Deportation may
be the wake up call they need. However the deporting of immigrants for minor
crimes has become an infuriating and unjust action by the government. It has
become and excuse for them to get rid of immigrants. This really brings fear to
the immigrant community because sometimes being in the wrong place at the wrong
time can lead to anything. The government needs to reevaluate the criteria’s for
deportation. Deportation can be devastating and completely change one’s life.
Question: Should ones life in regards to limited resources to
improve their living situation be taken into account when ruling out
deportation?
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