#we hate I.C.E. in this house hold

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While we still have time

Be it you are an immigrant or a descendant of one

Things you should have in a folder together in a place you can easily access them.

Birth certificate

Social security card

Passport

Drivers license

Immigration forms and papers

Things like proof of citizenship or nationalization papers, proof of legal residence, proof that you're a DACA recipient, a green card or anything like those, have available in your home or on you at all times.

Remember I.C.E. may not care, but don't let them just take you out of your home without a fight.

Also I.C.E. aren't cops, they don't get warrants so if they knock on your door pretending to be the police, don't open it. Always check who's knocking first if you can.

Also natural born citizens should have these things in a folder too, I.C.E. has deported people that were born in the US with full citizenship before, don't let them do it to you.

[toyanjohnposts-blog]

Anti- Immigration: Today’s     Devastation

Some of the most hard working people I encounter daily are immigrants. I am a hard worker and I was once living in this country illegally. Working long tedious hours are second nature to most legal and illegal immigrants because being an immigrant, especially an illegal immigrant, means working harder than anyone for less than everyone in order to survive. Many may argue that illegal immigrants contribute to high crime rates and strains the American economy, but immigrants are the backbone of society, without them thriving States like New York, which is highly populated with immigrants will not be able to function. We work the jobs most American citizens won’t do for half the price, sometimes less.

Immigrants are great assets to society and the American economy. They are hard working people willing to sacrifice everything for the opportunity provide for themselves and their loved ones. They often abandon their homes, families and everything they have ever known to pursue their dreams of being financially stable. I lost my mother to migration. She left before I could walk or talk and I didn't see her again until I was twelve years old. She left me like so many other mothers do, to provide for their children. Many immigrant mothers sacrifice raising their own children, only to work hard raising their employers children.

However, arguments against immigration claim immigrants are bad for the economy. This is far from true because immigrants help rather than hurt the economy simply by spending the money they earn. Immigrants are large consumers in society as well, they earn and spend money, contributing revenue to the declining U.S economy. Immigrants make up a massive number in the labor force and just like American citizens immigrants pay taxes on every penny they spend.  If immigrants stopped spending money they earned many stores would go out of business and the economy will suffer tremendously as immigrants make up over 37 percent equating to 3.07 million of New York City’s population.

           I have heard people say that immigrants are lazy, but laziness is not a luxury most immigrants can afford. Contrary to popular belief, immigrants without children that were born in the United States that are under the age of 21, do not qualify for any public assistance until they have maintained their green cards or permanent residency for at least five years. Illegal immigrants do not qualify for any public assistance whatsoever. Working hard is sometimes the only option for most immigrants. Seizing every employment opportunities wherever they can find employment. They take on back-breaking jobs in inclement weather such as construction, food delivers, cab drivers and much more. Without much financial help from government aids, Green card holders under five years and illegal immigrants only options are to seek employment.        

Because of desperation many illegal immigrants are mistreated and exploited by advantageous employers, abusive family and friends. They are most times over worked and underpaid.  They live in fear of being detained and deported, so they usually comply with people that are purposely exploiting them such as, advantageous employers who overwork and underpay them. Now that our new president Donald Trump declared war on illegal immigration, immigrants are even more fearful of what the future holds for them and their families who depend on them.

It is heart breaking to watch many families, friends and even total strangers worry about their future in America. Some are afraid to leave their houses because they are fearful of being stopped and asked to provide their immigration documents declaring their legal status. The increasing number of I.C.E or Immigration Control Enforcement raids being led to capture illegal immigrants and are making many people stay inside of their homes out of fear. Being afraid to leave the house is the reality for many U.S immigrants in 2017. These policies are harsh and unjust. They separate families and send the wrong message to the rest of the world that immigrants are not welcomed in the great United States of America and should be discarded like disposables utensils.

Hard working immigrants are undervalued and should be appreciated more. Immigrants in the United States should be celebrated they contribute such rich culture and exude the true determination required to achieve the American dream. They should be made to feel safe in a country they work hard in and not live in fear of being deported for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Ignorant statements by the “free” world leader targeting Mexican immigrants like, “They’re are rapist. And some, I assume, are good people” are hurtful, harmful and far from the truth. People should not believe this bias hateful view because immigrants are the backbone of society. They are hard working people that contribute to the U.S and the functioning of busy city’s like New York.