From the moment the Eurpoenas traveled across the seas to reach North America, it has been developed and formed into a Nation of immigrants, with the original inhabitants of the land, Native Americans, being brought to near genocide and discarded. The promises of America, for centuries, have drawn people from far and wide, seeking refuge and having hope of a better life. However, over the years a large majority of American citizens have turned hostile towards those who come to America for the same reasons their ancestors did, and even though America may be a nation of immigrants, they refuse to offer the same chances their family was given. The hostile opinions held, even by the President of the United States, have led to the inhumane and discriminatory treatment towards immigrants regardless of age. Presedient Trump issued Executive Order 13768, which has made being an undocumented immigrant in this country exponentially harder. New York has been considered through a large part of U.S. history as “a sanctuary city”, but becuase of this order arrests of undocumented immigrants for non-criminal convictions have increased by approximately 150% since the excecutive order. Thus, many more undocumenteed immigrants are at risk of being put through the deportation system, an unjust system that rarely follows the requirements of due process. There are currently about 2,500 undocumented immigrants facing deportation in NYC, and its impoprtant to recognize the injustices of this system and fight it to give undocumented immigrants the best protection possible. Organizations such as the New Sanctuary Coalition are one of the many social activism groups working to help immigrants within NYC. They’re a group formed in 2007 to combat the inhumane system of deportations. The group offers safe spaces for immigrants all across the city, and provides a support system for immigrants facing deportation. Although the organization is run by a small group of people, they have over 500 citizen volunteers to combat issues on immigration by working personally with people struggling within the system while also fighting issues and advocating on a larger scale. One of the current causes being fought for regarding immigration is for the SCAR bill in NYC, which would allow for greater protection of children who have been separated from their families. Therefore, since many people within this country may be fighting againt and dehumanizing undocumented immigrants, its importatnt that if you believe in this casue to seek out activism groups to be able to offer your support to those having to face the unjust systems, through organizations such as The New Sanctuary Coalition. Amelie Rie '22 (BHSEC Queens)
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