Living Undocumented
By: Daniela Garcia
I would understand if the people who were being deported would-be criminals, but deporting people because they do not have documentation saying they belong to this country? Deporting undocumented people seems harsh and cruel. Especially because most of those people are here for only one reason, which is to succeed in life and give their family a better future. Many come to live the "American Dream" and to find a better way of living. Many fled their country due to the amount of violence there is. Their citizens are killing each other, robbing and way worse. Others simply just want a better future for their kids, so they do not have to go through what they did.Yes, many say why not enter the country the right way? But in reality what they do not know is how long the process is, it takes up to many years. Some do not qualify to apply for a residence, due to the requirements.
The people who work for construction are the ones who are mainly undocumented. They have to go through the heat and cold just to obtain money to help their family. They are the ones willing to do all the heavy work as long as they succeed. Women as well find a way to progress in life by cleaning or simply selling food to help out at home.
Between 14,000 to 18,000 undocumented people have been detained in just 2019. They are put in detention where the living conditions are horrible. There are no hygiene products, and sleeping conditions or any good food provided. Now kids are living in these conditions as well due to their parents being detained or deported.
Overall, I believe that criminals should be the ones to get deported since they are not doing any good for this country. People who are just trying to live a better life should not be targeted.
