Immigration and the Rule of Law

There are two target audiences for your consideration in this posted article. The first audience is all who are citizens by birth. The second audience is those of you who will join us through the legal path known as naturalization.

Are we really a nation of laws? The correct answer is a resounding, yes! Can an American citizen or even its president  intentionally break a written law just because they believe or feel strongly that the law is wrong or unjust? The correct response is a resounding, no! These two questions are at the very heart of today’s newspaper, radio and television immigration arguments. The basic concepts in support of Immigration and Rule of  Law are clear. The fact that our current president is contemplating amnesty for an extremely large number of illegal foreign citizens already here flies in the face of our nation's laws and the 14^th Amendment to our Constitution. I believe our president is acting illegally in support of peoples who are here illegally. We have laws and we have an agreed upon method to change a law. Any other course of action should be impossible.

I am a citizen of the United States, by birth right. I want you to know that I want to extend to all peoples the right to pursue the American citizenship dream with me. I hold and demand only one requirement. Do not break the law of this great nation and live among us in deceit. If you follow the law and become a naturalized citizen, you will enjoy the same benefits of all who came before you. Carefully read Section 1 of the 14th Amendment to our Constitution below. Those words make it clear that the  freedom you seek is as close as naturalization and that citizenship by birth and by naturalization are equal and guaranteed to you by our Constitution. It should be obvious to you at this point that this is really what you are looking for and that all of the hard work you will face as you seek to become that naturalized citizen is worth it! 

14^th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America

Section 1. “All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and the State wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law, nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.”

So what is the basic law for immigration?  The following two paragraphs are direct quotes of information from a FindLaw's web site. The site  used in this article is for general illustration purposes only.

Basic Immigration law encompasses a wide range of situations that involve a person from a foreign country coming to the United States, whether for a temporary visit or with the intent to live permanently in the U.S. (as a citizen or as a legal permanent resident). FindLaw’s “Immigration Law Basics” section provides a bird’s eye view of the immigration process, including a glossary of immigration terms; an overview of immigration in general; and helpful primers to help you get started with your particular immigration needs. Also provided are links to primers on getting a green card; working in the U.S. as a foreign national; helping a family member adjust his or her status; and more. See more at: http://immigration.findlaw.com/immigration-overview/immigration-law-basics.html#sthash.ohfNVXry.dpuf

Crossing the border by land, sea or air can be a time-consuming and tedious process. But proper preparation, and knowing what to expect when crossing the border, can go a long way toward making the experience as swift and painless as possible. Tighter security screenings at border checkpoints were phased in following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. United States citizens, lawful permanent residents and citizens from other countries all must present a passport and/or some other approved travel document when entering the U.S. Border crossing checkpoints also involve a series of questions, baggage inspections and other security procedures. Most Canadian citizens (as well as those from Bermuda) do not need a visa to enter the U.S., but must present an approved travel document. Mexican citizens (including children) must present a passport and a visa for entry.

We are, indeed, a nation of laws.  It is only through our citizen's and our government's continuous and conscious belief and support of our laws that we will remain free.