Immigration Amnesty in AmericaOne of the biggest political issues in the United States since the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 was illegal immigration and amnesty. In 1986, Ronald Regan passed the Immigration Reform and Control Act, which forever changed the issue of illegal immigration. This bill required "legalization of all undocumented aliens who have been continuously present illegally since 1982, legalization of certain agricultural workers, penalties for employers who knowingly hire undocumented workers, and increased surveillance at U.S. borders" ( United States Citizenship and Immigration Services). Amnesty is a delicate subject. Politicians change their minds on amnesty quite frequently. Amnesty (especially immigration amnesty) involves granting a person legal status present illegally in the country, allowing them to work and live in the country (Spalding). As the recent presidential debates have shown, this is a very controversial and hotly discussed issue. Many people are familiar with this problem with Donald Trump's wall concept. Illegal immigration has placed a burden on the United States, and illegal immigrants should not receive amnesty. The reasons against illegal immigration and amnesty are endless, but there are a few that stand out. One of the main burdens associated with illegal immigration is said to be the economic burden it imposes. Economically, there are many different aspects to how illegal immigrants accumulate debt. For starters, there's just the general benefits they receive, minus taxes, and it adds up. According to Robert Rector, “this generated an average annual budget deficit of approximately $14,387 per household. Under current law, all illegal immigrant households together have an ag...... middle of paper ...... They broke the law and should be punished, not rewarded. Illegal immigration has caused a burden in the United States and illegal immigrants should not be granted amnesty. Although some people may have their reasons for coming to this country, unless they follow the proper procedure, it is illegal. Illegal aliens must be held accountable for their actions. In order to make this country a better country and reduce the national debt, there are a few procedures that must be followed. One of these procedures is to crack down on immigration and ban amnesty. Whether the illegal immigrant causes an economic burden, an increase in crime, or has been granted amnesty, he or she disrupts the government system. The United States is the greatest country in the world and it plans to stay that way by implementing the ideas presented in this essay..