The Major Problem of Immigration in The United States in The Wilson Four Case

Wilson Four case highlights issues of immigration which has been one of the major problems experienced by the United States. According to the judge, the border officials targeted the four students because they were Hispanic. The Wilson Four highlight challenges faced by children who are brought to the United States (US) when they are young. For instance, these children have limited opportunities to work in the US and are at risk of deportation. Also, undocumented children face the dilemma of applying for citizenship to get some federal aid because they fear this may expose their undocumented status and face immediate deportation even if they perform well in academics.

The DREAM (Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors) Act has been critical in helping children who were brought to the US without authorization. Worst of all, their immigration status is adjusted to a legal permanent house in the U.S. The opponents have over the years criticized such legislation in the US Congress but voted it down.

Unequivocally, illegal immigration is a serious problem in the U.S. Any undocumented person living in the country is an illegal immigrant and so are the Wilson Four because their stay in the US was undocumented. But, the DREAM Act could help children brought to the US when they were young to meet residency as long as they meet stipulated conditions, and qualify for permanent residency. It’s a fact that the majority of illegal immigrants are poor, the primary reason that drives them to the U.S.

Social workers should work to change United States educational policies that must talented undocumented children to pay out-of-state tuition. This will allow them to access education in community colleges and state universities in the U.S. Other than the inability to leam and get employment in the U.S. undocumented Immigrants are often treated and their rights violated. Thus, social workers should always protect the rights of this undocumented group.

The best way to address the challenges of Wilson Four and other students who may be in such a situation could be through standing strong for the protection of the DREAM and DACA programs. As a social worker, I would fight for these Acts to remain in force because they have helped to address all issues facing undocumented immigrant students. This will allow them to access education in community colleges and state universities in the U.S.

Students in a similar situation like that of Wilson Four should be advised to get DACA which will allow them to continue their education and later join the workforce in the U.S. But, the barrier that could be faced is termination of the DACA program by the government. Thus, social workers should always protect the rights of this undocumented group. This barrier may be reduced through the formation of lobby groups who will fight for the protection of DACA program. Also, the courts will be involved to block scrapping of the DACA program.

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