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Immigration Issues
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Jamestown
The Jamestown Settlement began in West Virginia and is the first permanent English settlement in America. The groups of people involved with this colony contribute greatly to the nation would be shaped throughout history. -
Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson Wrote the Declaration of Independence. British colonies sought independence from the Great Britain because the government in Great Britain had failed to give rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiniess. -
The Naturalization Act
The law granted natural citizenship to white persons who were of good character. In 1798, there was more added to this act and it increased the period necessary for immigrants to become naturalized citizens in the United States from 5 to 14 years. Although other races weren't granted natural citizenship, it is a tiny step forward in the right direction, considering this was for a limited number of people of good character. -
Civil War Ends
Although the Civil War wasn't initially for slaves and the goal was to restore the union, it helped free most slaves during reconstruction so that they were a part of American Society. -
14th Amendment
14th Amendment Info"The amendment addresses citizenship rights and equal protection of the laws, and was proposed in response to issues related to former slaves following the American Civil War. The amendment was bitterly contested, particularly by Southern states, which were forced to ratify it in order for them to regain representation in Congress." -
Arizona Statehood
Arizona is now admitted as the 48th atate in the U.S. -
The Bisbee Deportation of 1917
[Bisbee Deportation](http:/http://www.library.arizona.edu/exhibits/bisbee/)
This event specifically happened in Arizona, but helped influence the labor movement all across the United States. -
Labor Appropriation Act of 1924
Because of the Acts of 1920 and 1924, border enforcement received some needed attention from the government. Limitations resulted in people from around the world to "try illegal entry if attempts to enter legally failed" (http://www.cbp.gov/border-security/along-us-borders/history). Therefore, the mission of the Border Patrol became more important to the U.S. Government and affected how any kind of immigration would be handled in today's world. -
Immigration and Reform Act and Control Act of 1986/SImpson-Mazzoli Act
Made it Illegal to hire undocumented workers, with knowledge. Made it legal for seasonal agricultural immigrants to work here. For illegal immigrants to stay here, they had to prove a little knowledge about the U.S. and prove that they lived here before 1982. -
Immigration Act of 1990
Increased limits on legal immigration to the US
This act eevised grounds for deportation and inclusion while it authorized a temporary protected status to aliens, depending on the country. -
Legal Status and Diver's License: Having Proof
In 1996, the United States Congress passed the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act (the Act). It requires states to eliminate a broad array of public benefits for illegal immigrants. -
Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005
Text of the Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005
This bill was introduced in front of congress and happened to be passed by the House, but was never passed by the Senate. -
The Secure Fence Act 2006
President George W. Bush signed this Act in 2006. The intent was that the bill would make the U.S.'s borders more secure. THis was a huge step towards immigration reform. -
Senate Bill 1070
Governor Jan Brewer Signed SB 1070 into law. It requires Police to determine immigration status of everyone they arrest, before they are arrested. If they suspect that person is an illegal immigrant, they are allowed to jump to that conclusion. -
Immigration Reform, Obama's Thoughts and Actions
Immigration ReformAccording to Obama, now is the time to make a move on immigration. Out with the old and in with the new rules. This reform and revamp called for strengthening border controls, improved monitoring of visitors, and cracking down when it comes to hiring illegal immigrants. "After those steps occurred could undocumented immigrants already in the country begin the process of getting permanent residence -- green cards -- as a step toward citizenship."
