Changing Lives, Shifting Tides
Disasters and immigration bills threatens lives and opportunities
Following the events of Hurricane Harvey last week, the world is facing challenges with more natural disasters and possibly the evacuation of many immigrants.
Hurricane Harvey surpassed the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina, but the United States is still facing eminent danger. A recently classified category five hurricane, known as Hurricane Irma, is heading towards the area around the south of Florida. According to the Washington Post, Hurricane Irma is making the record as the strongest hurricane to be reported outside the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Irma making contact with Florida is life-threatening because the results are said to be catastrophic, causing civilians to flee their cities in an effort to escape the hurricane. With winds up to 185 mph, Irma is breaking records by becoming known as the second strongest storm to occur in history. While Irma is expected to tackle Florida this weekend, the storm itself will remain a problem for Puerto Rico, the U.S. and British Islands, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Cuba, and the Bahamas. The oncoming hurricane is causing civilians to stock up not only on groceries, but also on gas.
In 2012, the DACA bill, officially known as the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, became a part of the lives of children of undocumented immigrants. These child of undocumented immigrants, known as Dreamers, were granted permission to stay in the country without penalties. As of a few days ago, President Trump spoke on behalf of removing of the DACA bill. Removing the DACA bill is one of the promises Trump made to the public during his election. However, this action has caused civilians to lash out in anger. Protests have rose to the occasion all over the country, blocking traffic and gathering people. The civilians most affected by this action are pledging for the freedom to stay in their country. These Dreamers are able to hold jobs and request for a driver’s license because of the DACA bill. With the removal, not only could 800,000 immigrants face deportation, but many jobs will be lost.
Just as one door closes, another one opens, and as immigrants are leaving the country, Hurricane Irma is entering the premises.
The information in this article is from The Washington Post and CNN.
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