1005_Ind1_S2

Name: Matt Provenzale

Instructions: Now that you have proven that there is a problem, you must research possible solutions to the problem. You must turn in this research sheet completed with two articles attached that show possible solutions and why they would work

III. There are many possible solutions to this problem. The possible solutions are:

1. Create a new system to identify legal immigrants and citizens from illegal immigrants. One such system would be a National ID system. This system would contain every American worker that has registered. All workers must register, and all employers must receive permission from this system to hire an employee. This system would be a huge undertaking. It would require a creation of an advanced computer based registration system and the creation of a new department to oversee its operations. It would be effective, but also a hassle. Not only would employers have to go through their normal hiring routines, they would have to receive permissions from the government to hire any workers. This would cause a delay in hiring processes and uneeded waiting time for possible employees. But it would elimate illegal immigrants instantly, they would not be able to get jobs and not be able to make an income. 2. Update the current system. This could be anything like upgrading the border or allowing states to manage deportation. Upgrading border security is expensive and takes a lot of time. It also can be bypassed as immigrants find new measures to sneak by, making an upgrade necessary once again. Another idea would be to use the manpower we already have, such as the IRS. There are many other work forces in the US currently available that could be adapted to help the immigration problem.

Bibliography: 1. Miller, John J, and Stephen Moore. //A National ID System: Big Brother's Solution// //to Illegal Immigration//. //CATO Institute//. CATO Institute, 7 Sept. 1995. Web. 17 Feb. 2011. . 2. Black, Katherine D., Stephen T. Black, and Ryan H. Pace. //IS THE IRS THE SOLUTION// //TO ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION?// WM Mitchell, n.d. Web. 17 Feb. 2011. .

IV. The solution I (we) propose is: Allow state law enforcement officials to question suspected illegal immigrants for proof of citizenship.

Even though states are still not able to deport inidividuals, enacting this measure would bring them one step closer to controlling the illegal immigration problem. Once an individual is questioned, they can be handed over to federal officials if they cannot prove their citizenship. Proving one's citizenship would not be difficult or time consuming, simple documents such as social security numbers or valid birth certificates would be valid proof. The main positive of this solution is that it is relitively inexpensive. It allows the current system to become more efficient by giving already hired law enforcement officials the ability to question suspected illegals. It does not require a new agency or a new workforce, only small amounts of training for those already hired. It basically expands the current system enacted now. This solution would take effect on January 1, 2012. All officials permitted to preform this questioning would be expected to have completed training by this date. Each individual state's law enforcment agency will be responsible for training and implementation of the bill.

V. I (we) think this solution will work because:

I believe this solution will work because it is extremely cost efficient. It makes a lot of sense because it uses the system we already have in place but just enhances it. It will improve the current system greatly with cost and effort.