Part of what makes the United States such a diverse society is immigration and the influx of immigrants from all over the world.
Review the following websites and articles:
- Map: Sanctuary Cities, Counties, and States
- Houston Police Officer Dead, 1 Hurt; Illegal Immigrant Suspect in Custody
- Dangerous California Sanctuary Policy Leaves 3 Victims in Wake of Fatal Shooting
- Crimes by Illegal Immigrants Widespread Across U.S.—Sanctuaries Shouldn’t Shield Them
Immigration is a widely debated topic in criminal justice today. Many jurisdictions are providing sanctuary for undocumented or illegal immigrants. Although many seek a better life, many are also increasingly engaging in violent crime. Based on these articles and your knowledge, what is your assessment of sanctuary cities? Should we allow these criminal offenders to be protected simply because they are in the country illegally when American citizens would not get the same protection? In other words, should these individuals, who have already broken laws just being in the country, get services, such as medical and schooling, without having citizenship and without paying taxes that are assessed on American citizens? Articulate your reasonings.
