Immigration
Immigration: Liberty and Justice for All There are many social problems making up our criminal justice system. The significant problem I chose to emphasize on is illegal immigration. Immigration is a major social problem in the criminal justice system because the laws or regulations are always changing, and some people are just not willing to accept change. As with anything, illegal immigration does have its consequences and does not always impact society in a positive manner, but in general, immigration is very important to the economy and diversity of the United States. Immigration has been responsible for religious changes, cultural change and population growth throughout the history of the United States. The political, economic, and social aspects of immigration have created much controversy in regards to religion, ethnicity, job growth, economic benefits, poverty, crime, moral values, and work habits. Immigration is a highly debated and significant issue in our criminal justice system today. Immigration has several outcomes both good and bad. New immigrants bring our country diversity and introduce new customs, beliefs, and ways of life. Immigration also causes problems for some in our society who feel as if they are taking away jobs, criminally active and overall negatively impacting society. In the United States, we all have “freedom” and rights, so should all of the immigrants as well? After all, our country is based upon Liberty and Justice for all, and many of our ancestors were once immigrants too. “As a nation, the United States is philosophically committed to individual freedom and equality. The U.S. Constitution codifies and symbolizes this deep and enduring commitment”(Johnson, 2007) The significant social problem of the criminal justice system is illegal immigration and the positive and negative influences it has on society around us. “Immigration not only profoundly affects population dynamics but also has far-reaching economic, social,
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