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A new image of immigration seeks the attention of Americans everywhere. The newly appointed President Trump has sought out his intentions to build a wall between Mexico and the U.S. Although this may seem like a lousy way to get rid of tacos al pastor, he claims to know what he is doing (and isn't afraid to speak his mind on the subject, as we all know). On Friday, he put a stop to Syrian refugees entering the country and a temporary ban on people in Muslim nations. Is Trump actually shutting America down, or is this not what it appears to be?

Angry men and women coming in from other countries are denied access into America; even people with their green cards are not admitted. Protesters at JFK yell and scream, "No ban, no wall, sanctuary for all!" and "no hate, no fear, immigrants are welcome here!" Trump's action to ban was called "cowardly and dangerous." Many of these immigrants were just entering and ready to start a new life, but unfortunately their plans were cut short. On this note, what Trump did is considered un-American. We stand for equality in America, that you can be whatever religion you want, you are free to explore what you want, and that allows you to live here. So denying access to people who want apart of that is selfish and discriminating. But on the other hand, I can see what Trump is going for on his terms of 'safety' and handling the problem of possible terrorists. Of course not every person that comes to the U.S. is a terrorist, but the people bombing cities and homes are trying to make a statement. THEY DO NOT BELIEVE IN WHAT WE DO. If we don't believe in their religion or god, we deserve to die. And that is the opposite of what We stand for, it's our right to live freely. 

Like, the protesters wanting to allow immigrants in is nice, and they feel really good about not being called racist and discriminating by fellow Americans. But the they get upset and full of rage when something goes wrong and people become injured or die because of an attack (rightfully so). Then they're all about safety and "get those people out of here". What happens when an American performs an act of terrorism... do we deport them, put them in prison, lock them up for being a psychopath? Do we do anything or are they considered confused and misunderstood? 
                                        
Trade and partnership with other countries is pertinent to America's well being and social communications. The countries with ties to the U.S. feel cut off, and will be less willing to trade or do any business with us (eg. Mexico, Middle East, China). "American allies in the Middle East will reasonably question why they should cooperate with... the United States..." This can very well create problems for us. One article states that it may put the assumption that we are at war with Islam instead of targeting terrorists. Trump's plan might go in the opposite way of which he intended. 

Immigrants want to move here and the task seems almost impossible; get a green card, apply for citizenship, etc. Then to have it all waste away, its kind of depressing. My grandpa lives in Mexico and with Trump's new immigration law I'm not sure how he'll be able to see us, and if it fully passes I can't be to sure of what will happen next. People with families in separate countries want the luxury to spend time with them or want them to live here. How can we be safe but also show the equality that each of them deserves?