Trump Seeking Immigration Reform
By this point, we all expect that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump will make extreme and often divisive statements regarding immigrants and non-citizens both in and outside the United States. Previously, Trump has called for a giant wall to be built along the southern U.S. border to help keep out immigrants from Mexico – a plan that is highly controversial and unrealistic for many reasons. However, following the mass shooting in the Orlando nightclub Pulse, Trump has announced renewed vows to reduce immigration in our country.
Even though the gunman at Pulse was born in New York, Trump has used the fact that the gunman had immigrant parents to link the attack to so-called immigration problems. In fact, Trump said that allowing the shooter’s parents in the country decades ago was to blame for the attacks this summer. He did not blame the attack on access to assault weapons or other dangerous firearms, but instead blamed it almost entirely on immigration policies.
He went on to say that political correctness was “crippling” and that the country needs to get “tough” on immigration in order to avoid future tragedy. Trump’s only suggestion of how to get tough was to entirely ban Muslims from coming into the United States, which is a discriminatory and inflammatory suggestion. He stated the ban should continue until there was a “perfect” way to screen for potential terrorists.
Hearing a presidential candidate making such a polarizing statement regarding immigration is naturally concerning, however, a lot would have to happen before any of Trump’s “plans” for reform could ever be a reality and his suggestions are not actually plausible in this day and age in the United States. This does not mean that people do not face immigration problems every day, however. The immigration system in the U.S. does have flaws and complications, though you can navigate the system with the help of a skilled immigration lawyer.
Call an Experienced New York and New Jersey Immigration Attorney for More Information
Immigration issues can have a huge impact on your life and the lives of your family members. If you have any concerns regarding immigration laws or matters in NJ or NY, you should never hesitate to discuss your situation with a highly experienced immigration attorney. Ronald P. Mondello, Esq. Attorney at Law has a thorough knowledge of both immigration and criminal law and policies, so please call for help today (201) 703-9400.
