The Neglected Responsibility of ImmigrationThe United States Bureau of Immigration was established by Act of Congress on May 28, 1924, for the purpose of preventing the illegal immigration to the United States. New laws and policies were put in place and 450 Border Patrol agents were assigned to guard the United States' borders along Canada and Mexico. The United States Bureau of Immigration, now known as U.S. Customs and Border Protection, has grown significantly since its inception nearly a century ago, much to the dismay of the American people and those who plan to immigrate, primarily along the U.S.-Mexico border. Immigration law has been revisited and revised so many times that the mazes of information available are almost impossible to sort through and understand; There are more than 1,500 immigrant-related bills in the state legislature alone. Lack of understanding of U.S. immigration laws has contributed to the rise in illegal immigration, causing the number of Border Patrol agents to increase to 21,444, nearly 50 times initial recruitment, in order to increase border protection. Although news companies and the media in general have focused on the brutality and inhumane practices of the U.S. Border Patrol for decades, modern media outlets have virally distributed articles and videos about the violent, and sometimes deadly, practices. , Border Patrol agents, which has not only instilled a sense of fear and resentment toward the U.S. Border Patrol and the politicians who support it, but has led many Americans to believe that Mexican and Central American immigrants are violent and constitute a danger to society. Decades of misconceptions, anger and brutality could have been avoided if laws regulated the ration and responsibly voted for or against bills relating to it. If the American people can come together and work toward a better solution to immigration, then the parts of government that enforce the law won't have to work as hard. Over time, it may be possible to reduce the number of Border Patrol agents along the U.S.-Mexico border, which would reduce negative publicity related to their use of physical force. Over time, it may be possible to have a positive view of immigration because the American people have worked together to re-simplify, redefine, and enforce immigration laws and policies. CQ Researcher June 15, 2013. Web. May 1, 2014. http://townhall.com/columnists/starparker/2006/04/17/se_habla_entitlement/page/full http://www.commondreams.org/views06/0414-29.htm http://www.cbp .gov/