The State Of Californi An Alternative Means Of Handling...

The state of California is the home to approximately 3.5 million undocumented immigrants. Given this number it is no stranger to the controversy of how best to handle this portion of the population. Recent events however, are creating a new interest in the topic. New measures are being passed, new statistics are coming out, and new relations are being formed in the state. All of this new information relating to the issue is being taken into consideration by politicians and concerned individuals try to find an alternative means of handling the concerns over immigration. On August 26th of this year, the president of Mexico paid a visit to California. President Nieto toured the state for two days, delivering speeches directed towards the†¦show more content†¦If Governor Brown does more work towards bettering the lives of immigrants here, it will completely change the way they interact with and contribute to society. Having less obstacles in their way, will make it easier for them to integrate. A change in behavior towards undocumented people in the state will move people close to achieving what President Nieto wants concerning their treatment. This meeting with the president is not the first step that was taken towards reform. In fact, over the past few years, California has started making changes on its own, without being advised by another power. Just last year, California made a bold move of expanding the rights to illegal immigrants. Measures were passed â€Å"to permit non-citizens to sit on juries and monitor polls for elections in which they cannot vote and to open the practice of law even to those here illegally† (Medina). For the first time, illegal immigrants will be able to take part in societal activities using some of the most basic rights that current citizens have. Allowing them to partake in these events is a step in the direction of more readily accepting them as part of the public. In fact, supporters of the new measure say that â€Å"expanding the pool of those eligible to serve on juries and work the polls would