TA: Intros with contracts

With somewhere over 700,000 illegal immigrants entering the country every year, this has become an issue which deals with every aspect of society. It is estimated that there are at least 8 to 12 million illegal immigrants currently living within the country, while other think tanks estimate them at over 20 million. Many policies have been mentioned which you are well acquainted with: we can increase our borders, grant amnesty to the illegal immigrants, introduce a huge deportation program, etc. In looking a these policies, one must weigh the costs and the benefits, short term and long term. Deportation is something which often comes up as a means to getting rid of the illegal population, but at what cost is this implemented? If the job is done right and the cost is low the United States should pursue a more aggressive deportation policy. But what really are the costs of deportation on the United States? Would a more aggressive deportation policy be detrimental or would it be something of great benefit?

First they came in small numbers, and then they came in droves. The history of illegal immigration to the United States is a long one with various policies and government plans to curb the influx of illegal aliens. Over the years massive amnesty has been granted, major deportation stints have been utilized, but the fact remains that there are at least 8 to 12 million illegal immigrants currently residing in the United States. Some have argued that massive deportation is the best method to getting rid of the large illegal population. However, what are the costs of implementing such a method, both to the economic and moral fiber of America?