Massive Amnesty for Illegal Immigrants: A Democratic Trojan Horse To Win Elections
The massive illegal immigrant amnesty plan proposed by Kamala Harris is primarily aimed at garnering votes for her in the elections from the millions of illegal immigrants who have entered the country thanks to the open borders policy and border neglect of the Biden-Kamala regime that has encouraged uncontrolled illegal crossings that led to the biggest border crisis in U.S. history. It uses as a pretext the need to offer relief to undocumented people living in the shadows and give them a chance to integrate legally into society, using amnesty as a Democratic "Trojan Horse" to win elections, especially in states that do not require ID on the ballot.
The scope of the plan does not assess the adverse economic consequences of displacing and replacing current workers, the enormous increase in social costs of the proposed measure, or the grave danger to national security posed by the mass legalization of totally uncontrolled immigration, which has welcomed criminals, drug and human traffickers, and spies who have infiltrated along with immigrants seeking more favorable opportunities for their lives and families.
Amid the current national debate on immigration policy, presidential candidate Kamala Harris has put forward a controversial proposal for an amnesty program for illegal immigrants. This initiative, which would reward illegal immigrants who have invaded the United States with a pathway to citizenship, a process that would incentivize illegal crossings, has raised concerns about its potential impact on the American working class. As debates intensify over the effects of Kamala's plan on the employment opportunities of millions of citizens, it becomes imperative to delve into the complexities of this issue and analyze the various economic, social, and political implications at stake.
The purpose of this article is to explore the possible consequences of the proposed amnesty for illegal immigrants on the employment of US citizens, examine the underlying concerns about the loss of jobs for legal residents, citizens, and immigrants, and evaluate alternative solutions to address the broader challenges of immigration reform beyond the Democrats' malign interest in securing votes.
Introduction to Kamala's illegal amnesty proposal
Kamala Harris's illegal alien amnesty proposal has sparked intense debate and concern among Americans about the potential labor market implications of this plan, which would lead to unequal competition for jobs as new migrants would quote their labor at a meager cost, resulting in employers having the opportunity to hire the new labor force and pay much less than they currently pay, which would displace workers from their current jobs and lead to a huge increase in unemployment, the cost of social services and an increase in poverty.
Background to Kamala's proposal
As a senator, Kamala opposed Trump's plan to increase funding to hire more Border Patrol agents and more beds for detained immigrants. She also sought to cut the Immigration and Customs Enforcement budget and redirect those funds to non-profit organizations that fund illegal immigration.
As a presidential candidate, Harris proclaimed decriminalizing illegal border crossings, a policy that even Biden was unwilling to pursue. She also argued that she would extend free health care to illegal immigrants, a policy that is in place in California.
As vice president, Kamala backed the decision to end Trump's "Stay in Mexico" program, which required asylum seekers to wait in Mexico until their cases were resolved before entering the US. Instead, Biden and Harris allowed illegal immigrants to enter so they could go wherever they wanted. Biden and Harris halted all deportations for 100 days and have reduced the number of domestic deportations since then.
Results of Biden and Harris's immigration policies
When Harris took office, border apprehensions in the Southwest skyrocketed from less than 75,000 to more than 100,000 in the following month. They rose further to over 300,000 by December 2023. In total, there have been more than 8 million apprehensions at the southwest border since Harris became vice president, compared to fewer than 2.5 million during Trump's entire four-year term.
Skyrocketing numbers of illegal immigrants in communities, under Harris the numbers of illegal immigrants increased by almost 4 million. This has generated pressure in Democrat-controlled communities, with cities such as Denver, Chicago, New York, and Washington D.C. calling for federal aid to pay for food, housing, education and healthcare for illegal immigrants.
Legislative proposals, Kamala Harris backed a bill that would establish new detention and release policies for illegal immigrants, offering an "Alternative to Detention" to allow their release to remain in the country with access to work permits, medical care, and amnesty. However, this law would not have prevented violent crimes such as the murder of Laken Riley and many other crimes perpetrated by illegal immigrants under the Biden-Harris administration.
Kamala Harris' proposal aims to address the situation of illegal immigrants living in the US by providing them with a pathway to legal residency and, potentially, citizenship. The plan has raised significant questions about its impact on US workers, the economy, social costs, and national security.
Purpose and scope of the amnesty plan
Vice President Kamala Harris' proposal for amnesty for illegal immigrants has generated intense debate about its potential effects on the US economy. Many argue that granting legal status to millions of undocumented workers would hurt the labor market, putting many US citizens and legal residents out of work.
First, amnesty for illegal immigrants would open the door to increased competition in the labor market. With millions of newly legalized workers, businesses could choose to hire immigrant staff at lower costs, displacing US workers and legal residents who demand higher wages.
In addition, legalizing illegal immigrants could saturate certain industries, such as construction, agriculture, or the service sector, where many undocumented workers currently work. This could lead to an increase in labor supply that would outstrip demand, making it difficult for U.S. citizens and legal residents to find employment.
Another aspect to consider is the impact on workers' wages. With the amnesty of illegal immigrants, many employers will offer lower wages for these newly legalized workers, which would lead to lower wages across the board in various industries.
In addition, the amnesty of illegals will also have a disastrous impact on the country's social benefits system. Granting legal status to millions of undocumented immigrants, will open the door for these workers to access welfare programs, such as health insurance, food stamps, and other benefits, which will cause a massive increase in the financial burden on the federal government, local governments, and taxpayers.
On the other hand, some amnesty advocates want to convince us that the regularization of illegal immigrants could boost the economy by increasing labor participation, productivity, and consumption without a reasonable argument since so far, the record increase in illegal immigrants has led to massive economic and social chaos along with rising crime and delinquency. However, it is important to realize that these supposed benefits would not be enough to counteract the negative effects on the labor market and the household economy of current residents and US citizens.
Moreover, the amnesty of illegals would also pose challenges in terms of the social and cultural integration of these newly legalized workers. The assimilation of a large number of immigrants in a short time could generate tensions in society and difficulties in coexistence with local communities as has been happening in the states that host the majority of illegal residents, which has led to an increase in illegal activities, theft, and crime.
Impact on the employment of US citizens
Kamala Harris' illegal immigrant amnesty proposal would have dire consequences on employment opportunities for US citizens and legal residents. These concerns revolve around the millions of illegals who would displace current American employees and legal residents from jobs, particularly in low-skilled sectors.
Conclusions
In sum, Kamala Harris' illegal immigrant amnesty proposal beyond its electoral intentions raises important economic and social issues that must be carefully analyzed and considered, as regularizing millions of illegal workers will not bring any economic benefits as its promoters claim, as there are more significant risks that would put many US citizens and legal residents out of work and negatively affect the country's employment and economic stability. It is critical to find a balance between first addressing border security and the deportation of illegal migrants who have committed other crimes and then finding a compromise between the needs of illegal immigrants who can regularize their status in an orderly and safe manner without harming the interests of workers and the US economy as a whole and national security.
