The federal government has always made mandates that are to be followed by the State or other local governing powers. This situation is rarely accomplished as state controls at times do not assume the implementation role, especially if the rule made seems not to be in line with their agenda (Benz & Sonnicksen, 2017). Therefore, in cases where there could be coercion from the federal government, the residents of the State could revolt, resulting in political unrest (Einstein & Glick, 2017). The government has been mandated to protect the rights of its citizens by all means through adhering to the constitution, which is the supreme law of the land. However, this responsibility has not always been forthcoming as there have been many cases where the police have undermined the rights of the citizens or witnessed acts of injustice against residents but end up adopting inconsequential interventions.
The state government of North Carolina has been mandated to protect the rights of its citizens by all means by the constitution, which is the law of the land. However, the directive by President Trump to restrict and block entry of some citizens from particular countries has not been enforced in North Carolina. The mandate has not been implemented as the immigrants from other counties are still in North Carolina and more continue to come in search of greener pastures (Robertson, 2017). The authority of the federal government, in particular, the President, has been undermined often. Worse still, the directive has been challenged by several AGs and federal judges who have termed it as an effort to reverse already approved regulations.
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During protests and other peaceful demonstrations in North Carolina against Trump's directives, the police have at times been seen brutality beating up and using excessive force to control the protesters, and taking the opportunity to identify any immigrant among the Protesters to make arrests and immediate deportation (McEnally, 2018). This directive is not only against the constitutional rights of the citizens but also an infringement of their human rights.
The President, who has delegated matters immigration to the newly appointed director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has changed the agency's mission statement scraping out the "nation of immigrants" part (McEnally, 2018). The state government of North Carolina has not chosen to take the directive with the same seriousness that the President has (Safir, 2019). The reasons for the failure to implement the mandate could be due to the cheap or rather affordable labor offered by many of the immigrants hence boosting the growth of the economy of the State of Northern Carolina since the citizens can thoroughly conduct their economic activities with the available labor.
It is the mandate of the police officers and the immigration department ensure that all people residing in Northern Carolina are there legally as proved by their identification documents that they should be able to produce once requested to (Lucas & McInnis, 2016). The North Carolina government is, however, quick to implement the mandates that appear to be in their favor, such as an increase in the funds allocated for increasing government officials' salaries in the state budget. This spending is implemented as soon as the Supreme Court authorizes it. It is a blink of an eye for the executive contrary to mandates that are in favor of the citizens. The order to block and restrict the entry of immigrants in the United States of America is meant to protect the citizens according to President Trump, who clearly stated that America has become like a market for all to undertake their crook businesses without first going through the necessary legal process of migration (Robertson, 2017). However, the implementation of the directive has not been funded, as the President expects it to be executed by the laid down and immigration institutions such as the USCIS which he recently streamlined.
Selective or minimal implementation on the part of the state government of Northern Carolina can be viewed as disrespect of the presidential authority. The Supreme Court could hold the specific officials mandated with the implementation of the blocked entry directive accountable if they fail to act as per the given orders by the President (Safir, 2019). Failure to implement the mandates given by the court is disrespect not only to the courts of law but also to the constitution and the citizens at large (Wong, 2015). The government should act in a fair manner, to ensure that there is peaceful, accountable, and responsible governing even in the directives given. This conduct is the best gift a government could offer to its voters.
Protection of human rights is a critical aspect that cannot be at any time lost without grave consequences. This situation is evident in the many cases of harassment of immigrants by state officers, which has been severally reported. The later should be trained to handle their emotions in a composed manner to avoid being led to anger, especially during critical situations such as arrest for deportation (McEnally, 2018). They should also be made aware that however much the State may be protecting them and allowing them to go scot-free with such hideous acts, the people are very much aware of their misconduct. This deportation leaving the country without labor personnel leads typically to economic sabotage.
It is the joy of all citizens to have a peaceful country where they are not meant to feel like foreigners or oppressed. This desire is reflected in the social interactions in the various social media platforms. The dissatisfaction speaks for itself. The immigrants, some of whom have been in America long enough to have raised their children, are tired of the running and hiding life that they have since adopted and have taken to social sites to express their grievances(Safir, 2019). This decision is a clear depiction of their want for the Federal government to fulfill the legal mandate of ensuring that all citizens including their children born in America are protected which is also in accordance to the children's Rights Act.
The mainstream media aired the directive issued by the President and thus that the Northern Carolina government cannot give an excuse of not receiving the order since the discussion has continued to raise tension since the information got into the public domain. Activists and organizations whose role is to promote human rights have made an effort to condemn the brutal acts, which continue to escalate as days go by (Lucas & McInnis, 2016). However, this scenario has not been of much help, since the last and effective action lies with the current governing authorities (Wong, 2015). When a country disregards its legal mandates, it sets a bad example for the future generations which may not respond to the ongoing situations but are consumers of the information relayed in the media. Therefore, they grow up knowing that one can quickly go against a Supreme Court order or mandate based on the political position or power possessed.
When a country disregards its legal mandates, it sets a bad example for the future generations which may not respond to the ongoing situations but are consumers of the information relayed in the media. Therefore, they grow up knowing that one can quickly go against a Supreme Court or Federal government order or mandate based on their political correctness (Einstein & Glick, 2017). This situation could be the case in Northern Carolina, where the immigrants have not been entirely denied entry.
Many have also fled the country, causing a gap in the expertise world as they go to other countries to work and settle. This brain drain is not healthy for any country aspiring to develop both economically and socially (Benz & Sonnicksen, 2017). This situation has also scared off investors since the news has spread wide and therefore no one wants to risk losing their billions in a country that appears to have a mild political tension that could turn sour anytime. The people have also lost faith in the judicial system, with many claiming that it has been overpowered by the executive and made as a puppet to fund the government of the day's agenda (Wong, 2015). This only results in more crime and disregard of the set laws. Since every government official swears that they will uphold the law and in particular the country's constitution during their swearing in to assume office, it is only right that they follow all mandates issued by the supreme court without regard of who will benefit from it or not. The law should be followed as it is, and if the government is dissatisfied, it always has a chance of suggesting an amendment.
The immigrants have also lost faith in the judicial system, with many claiming that it has been overpowered by the executive and made as a puppet to fund the government of the day's agenda. This situation only results in more crime and disregard of the set laws (McEnally, 2018). Since every government official swears that they will uphold the law and in particular the country's constitution during their swearing in to assume office, it is only right that the Northern Carolina state government follows all mandates issued by the President despite the significant impacts that result in many of which are harmful.
Many scholars highlight certain injustices such as discrimination that was witnessed in Mexico give a clear picture of the impacts of failing to follow constitutional processes to the latter and further insisting people to rebel against such inhumane governance (Einstein & Glick, 2017). This move should be one of the literature work that the government should reflect on to come up with a way of handling the situation without friction and unrest, which is already being witnessed. Spinning the case has not been a good response from the government (Wong, 2015). The government's advisers should direct it to better strategies such as dialogue involving all stakeholders and most of all, implementation of the legal mandate of solely protecting the citizens from internal and external harm.
Most officers in charge have denied claims that there are still illegal immigrants entering North Carolina and some who never left. Denial is also a strategy that buries the issue only for it to explode later with an even more significant and destructive impact. The State might face dire consequences once the President finds out that the directive was not fully implemented (Benz & Sonnicksen, 2017). It is thus paramount that the Northern Carolina state government wakes up from slumber and issues the 'notice to appear' paper to all the existing illegal immigrants before deportation.
The government has put in strict measures to counter acts of terrorism, and terrorists are treated as the enemy of the country that they are. It has even been stated clearly that the country cannot negotiate with terrorists or any other enemy of the State. This is because the action would put the citizens at risk of terror attacks which have in the past caused loss of many lives.
This is the same manner of seriousness that should be seen in the execution of the directive to restrict illegal entry into the State of Northern Carolina, to ensure that due process is followed before settling in the State by the foreigners. In countries where such mandates are treated with urgency for implementation, there are no issues of unrest and tussle between the government and its people (Wong, 2015). This has not been the case in Northern Carolina, as some of the residents in support of President Trump's directive are not happy with the state officials for not implementing the federal government's mandate.
The State should follow every mandate either from the supreme or federal government without question or delay, especially when there are funds involved. The failure of the state governorship is extended to the federal government, which is thus made to carry the cross. This should be enough motivation for the federal government to put measures in place to ensure that not a single state takes the mandates for granted or delays executing it, as usually said that justice delayed is justice denied. The federal government could reshuffle the state officers and leadership if they prove to be impotent in terms of service delivery. Keeping the state governments in check is the only way to effective governance.
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