Navigating Texas Immigration Policy: A Perspective on Border Security, Refugee Placement, and Changing Federal Approaches

Texas Immigration Policy Name Institution Date Immigration policy Historical Perspective The concept of immigration has been a subject of discussion in United States history since the 17th century. The United States has its values tied to immigration (U.S. Immigration Policy para 1). Immigration has evolved in various stages affecting both the citizens of the US and the immigrants. Immigration results from several factors such as wars, natural calamities, political and economic instability, and employment search. The united states have experienced distinct eras of immigration, including world war I and II, the industrial era, and the post 9/11. They played a significance in the alteration of immigration laws and policies. After the September terrorist attack in 2011, the Patriot Act was adopted under title IV of the constitution to protect the border. The United States has experienced a continual change of immigration policy due to various political and social pressures. Texas is a home for many immigrants and has the second largest population of immigrants in the government. The federal government has the responsibility to set up immigration policies and implement them while the states can set up policies necessary for the government's smooth running. There has always been a dispute on immigration policies between states and the federal government. The government of Texas has always been at loggerheads with the federal government on the issue of immigration. The concept of immigration raises concern for the environment, security, and human rights. Statement of the current policy Due to the rise in immigrants' number, the Texas government has tried to limit Texas immigration. In the United States, the current Immigration policy is governed by a body called The Immigration and Nationality Act. According to (Aguilar 2020), Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott announced in January that the State would not accept any refugees in 2020 following President Trump's executive order that gave states the authority to refuse refugees' placement. The Texas governo