The Impact of Illegal Immigration on Border Security

The Impact of Illegal Immigration on Border Security
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The Impact of Illegal Immigration on Border Security
Illegal immigration has been one of the major concerns in the United States based on its far-reaching economic impacts. While the United States has an unprecedented number of people living in the country illegally, undocumented immigrants have increased steadily. The economy absorbs the increasing numbers of illegal immigrants as they dominate low-end occupations and the agricultural labor force (Stephen, 2018). The September 11, 2001 incident facilitated the creation of national security law in the fight against terror threats. Besides, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) enacted border policing to control the movement of illegal immigrants to the United States. Despite the increasing number of studies on unlawful immigration, aliens' impacts on border security are still open to question.
Massive illegal immigration to the United States takes place along the Mexican border. Over the years, the United States has realized an increase in the number of illegal immigrants from Mexico searching for economic opportunities in the United States. Over the years, immigration has emerged as a mass phenomenon, with an increasing number of aliens moving to the United States legally and illegally (Peloche Barrera, 2019). In other instances, some immigrants move to the United States to smuggle illegal products such as drugs. Therefore, illegal immigration might have a far-reaching impact on the United States' economy. Equally, the United States encounters a significant challenge of increasing the number of temporary workers, tourists, and students who immigrate to the United States legally and then exceed the permissible stay period specified in their travel documents.
The research on the economic impact of illegal immigration is critical to compare the number of immigrants and the growth of the U.S economy. Illegal immigration is a vital issue since the current systems are ineffective in deterring the threat of criminals. While some individuals argue that unlawful immigration positively impacts the economy, others argue that it results in devastating effects. Therefore, the key focus of the research is to understand the impact of illegal immigration on the United States' economy. However, the research's significant limitation is finding accurate data on criminal activities across the United States borders. Researchers might find it challenging to understand the number of illegal immigrants. Furthermore, the study might have limitations on the variables that could be applicable. The research involved the most critical factors for the economy and related to illegal immigration.
The 9/11 terror attack had a far-reaching impact on national security and immigration across the United States. Over the years, the security environment has had a key influence on the characteristics of border policies and immigration across different country areas. The terror attack incident influenced the government to implement conspicuous and strict policy developments to deter the entry of terrorists into the country. Besides, the government has enacted laws and regulations to prevent terror attacks whi...