Illegal Immigration
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Illegal immigration can be defined as the migration of people across the borders of a country in an illegal manner, violating the immigration laws of the country of destination. An illegal immigrant is a person who has entered a country without permission or overstayed the period of time allowed by law as a visitor, student, or businessperson. The United States is a nation of immigrants. In fact, the United States is the number one destination for immigrants in the world. It has been estimated that, in 2011, the total immigrant population in the United States reached about 40.5 million. However, for decades, illegal immigration has been a topic of discussion and dissension among Americans because of its social, political, and economic implications for American ...
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