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Important historical events related to Immigration issues from the U.S and Arizona History which have contributed to the present immigration attitudes and issues.
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Treaty of Guadalupe - Hilgado
The Treaty of Guadalupe - Hilgado ended the Mexican - American war. This allowed the U.S to aquire Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, California and parts of Utah and Nevada from Mexico. 80,000 Mexicans living in the area were allowed to remain there and recieve citizenship. -
First Congressional attempt to centralize immigration control.
This was the first attempt to centralize control of immigration. They were appointed by the president to serve under the secratary of state. Authorized immigrant laor contracts for would - be immigrants had to pledge their wages to pay for transportation. -
Mexican Revolution drives thousands away.
The development of the mining industry in Northern Mexico and the railroad lines attracted large numers of Mexicans to the northern part of the coutry. At the same time the economy was under extreme pressure. Small landowners lost there houses and farmworkers got trapped in large amounts of debt. -
US Border Patrol Establishes Labor Appropriation Act of 1924
Passiing the labor Appropriation act of 1924 officially estalishes the U.S border patrol for the purpose of securing the borders between inspection stations. A year later the duties were expanded to patrol the seacost. -
Secratery estimates over 1,000,000 Mexicans are in the U.S illegally.
Just 27 years prior in 1900, there were only 100,000 Mexican Immigrants in the U.S 1/2 of all immigrants come from Canada and Mexico, with Mexico being far in the lead. The smuggling of Mexicans across the border is said to ne an easy process. For every one that enters legally, 3 enter illegally. -
Bancero Program
This program brought 5,000,000 Mexican laborers to temporarily work in the U.S on Farms and Railroads. This went on for the next 22 years. This was done because Washington was forced to look outside of the U.S to support themselves during wartime. World War II had drained the economy. -
Bancero Program ends
At this time, Washington cancelled the program and a new stage emerged. The Mexican government demanded the renwal of their program also. The U.S government was nor interested -
2 to 4 Million Immigrants in the United States Illegally
The undocumented Mexican population was in the 1 - 2 millions. Estimates made that was half of the total amount of immigrants in the U.S -
Immigration Reform and control act
The IRCA Grants legal status to immigrants who entered the U.S illegally before January 1, 1982. However the individual must meet requirements. -
Section 245(i)
Legal Immigration Family Equity (LIFE) Act Grants Legalization to Qualifying Immigrants in the US Illegally. This allows certain persons who have an immigrant visa immediately available but entered without inspection or violated their status and thus are ineligible to apply for adjustment of status in the United States—to apply if they pay a $1,000 penalty. This is an important benefit for eligible individuals. -
Terrorist Attacks Prompt US Department of Defense to Expand
Terrorist attacks prompt military expansion along the southern borders. It was recorded that there were escalations in criminal activity and illegal immigration. After the attacks of September 11, 2001, military support was expanded to include counterterrorism activities. Although the DOD [Department of Defense] does not have the 'assigned responsibility to stop terrorists from coming across our borders. -
Secure Fence Act Authorizes Fencing along the US-Mexican Border
This act authorizes the construction of 700 hundred miles of double layered fencing along the U.S southern border. It directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to take action to stop the entry of undocumented immigrants, terrorists, and contraband into the U.S. using both personnel and surveillance technology. The act also requests a study on the feasibility of constructing an improved security system along the Northern border." -
Judge Blocks Key Parts of Arizona's Anti-Illegal Immigration Law
A federal judge Wednesday temporarily blocked key parts of Arizona's new immigration law the day before the law was set to take effect. She also blocked a section that required foreigners to carry documents proving they had permission to be in the U.S., and another provision that banned illegal immigrants from seeking work in Arizona. -
US Supreme Court Upholds Arizona Law Penalizing Businesses That Hire Undocumented Immigrants
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday upheld an Arizona law that imposes sanctions against businesses that hire illegal immigrants. On a 5-3 vote,federal immigration said the law does not bar Arizona from suspending or revoking the licenses of businesses that employ unauthorized aliens. Several states have enacted measures that seek to penalize employers for hiring illegal workers, while others are considering legislation similar to that of Arizona's. -
US Supreme Court Upholds Centerpiece of 2010 Arizona Immigration Law and rejects Other Provisions
THe supreme court made a split decision on Arizona's tough 2010 immigration law, upholding its most hotly debated provision but blocking others on the grounds that they interfered with the federal government's role in setting immigration policy. The ruling is likely to set the ground rules for the immigration debate, with supporters of the Arizona law pushing for 'show me your papers' provisions in more states and opponents trying to overturn criminal sanctions for illegal immigrants. -
President Obama Announced Executive Action to Prevent Deportation of Millions of Immigrants in the United States Illegally
President Barack Obama imposed the most sweeping immigration reform on Thursday, easing the threat of deportation for 4.7 million undocumented immigrants which clashed with Republicans who vow to fight his moves.
In a White House speech, Obama rejected Republican arguments that his decision to bypass Congress and take executive action was tantamount to amnesty for illegal immigrants.
