Competition-based reality program accurately captures citizenship acquisition process
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Former US attorney Jay Town discussed illegal immigrants' impact on the census on 'Fox Report.' However, the buzz about the reality TV show, "The American," where immigrants compete to become citizens on the Capitol steps, has created a stir.
It's uncertain if the Department of Homeland Security will cooperate or if the show will air. Critics view it as a citizenship version of Hunger Games, with all contestants advancing towards citizenship. But that misses the actual positive aspects - the emphasis on the journey to citizenship itself.
A wave of naturalization would refresh our elections by making them fairer. According to the Constitution, all Congressional districts are based on their number of residents, not citizens. This means that many Democratic representatives from districts with large concentrations of non-citizen legal and illegal immigrants possess fewer eligible voters in their districts than Republicans.
The proposed show, however, brings attention to the importance of naturalization, which should be encouraged. In 1910, the foreign-born population in the US was as big as it is today. Assimilation ensued, but it was the civil society, not the government, that took steps to introduce immigrants to the system and lead them to citizenship.
Visualize a movement inspiring new citizens, who bring an "enthusiasm for our institutions." Couldn't this be the reality of today? For example, the Northern Nevada Literacy Council pairs volunteers with immigrants for home tutoring, helping many pass citizenship tests. Similarly, the George Washington Carver Center in Port Chester offers citizenship test tutorials.
A focus on naturalization doesn't necessitate an amnesty for illegals. According to the Pew Research Center, there are 13.5 million fully legal immigrants who are not yet citizens but could be. With an average of 730,000 naturalizations per year, a citizenship drive would help not just new citizens but America as well.
One fact: to become a citizen, one must support and defend the Constitution and bear arms to protect it, and have some knowledge of the Constitution to pass a written test, which is offered only in English. A new citizenship movement is plausible, as the US has a history of successful citizenship drives. Inspiring citizenship- let's do it! 🔥✊
- Jay Town, former US attorney, addressed the impact of immigrants on the census in a recent Fox Report segment.
- The upcoming reality TV show, "The American," where immigrants compete to become citizens on the Capitol steps, has generated controversy.
- Critics view the show as a citizenship version of the Hunger Games, while supporters argue that it highlights the journey to citizenship.
- A wave of naturalization could refresh elections by making them fairer, as per the Constitution, lawmakers' districts are based on residents, not just citizens.
- Organizations like the Northern Nevada Literacy Council and George Washington Carver Center are helping new immigrants pass citizenship tests and make a positive difference.
- A focus on naturalization doesn't have to lead to amnesty for illegals; there are over 13 million legally present immigrants who could become citizens. With an average of 730,000 naturalizations each year, a citizenship drive would benefit both new citizens and the nation as a whole. At the same time, becoming a citizen requires supporting and defending the Constitution, bearing arms, and passing a written test given in English.
