Illegal immigration is “the migration of people across national borders, or the residence of foreign nationals in a country, in a manner that violates the laws on immigration of the destination country. country." (Google). Illegal immigrants are people who cross borders illegally. For immigrants who try to come to America, most of them attempt to cross the border illegally. They risk getting caught, poor conditions, and some even risk crossing the Sonoran Desert. There are no border controls, which means they have a small chance of being caught. But the journey is very dangerous. the deadliest is between Sasabe, Mexico, and Three Points, Arizona. There is no water here. Many illegal immigrants endure these. harsh conditions just to have a chance at freedom. However, most of them will not make it to the United States. deported to their country of origin. On the other hand, if they succeed in entering America, then they will have to live in constant hiding and take jobs that ordinary American citizens will not accept for a pittance. This is just the beginning of what illegal immigrants must endure. They resist harsh treatment, discrimination and laws that prevent them from becoming citizens. Illegal immigrants risk border arrest when crossing the border illegally into the United States. If they are arrested, they will not be treated like ordinary citizens. They will be put in a hielera. “Hielera means “ice box” in Spanish. It is also a nickname for the heavily air-conditioned holding cells near the US-Mexico border, where...... middle of paper ...... and weapons. Because in reality, illegal immigrants only want a few things. A good job, a good health insurance system, a home, a nice place to raise your family and, above all, the right of every American citizen, the right to call yourself an American. Google. Np, and Web. April 4, 2014. “Illegal immigration is a crime (2013). » Home | Federation for American Immigration Reform. Np, and Web. April 18, 2014. “Illegal Immigration: Your Rights, Benefits and Status.” Immigration. Np, and Web. April 15, 2014. Stewart, Gail B. Illegal Immigration. Yankton, SD: Erickson, 2007. Print “The Different Ways Illegal Immigrants Are Discriminated Against.” » Np, and Web. April 20, 2014.Walshe, Sadhbh. “Stop allowing rich people to treat undocumented immigrants like slaves.” Guardian News and Media, nd Web. April 20. 2014.