The United States government prides itself in national security and this can be seen with newly elected President Donald J. Trump with his executive orders that have been passed concerning immigration which directly affects national security. Immigration and national security have somewhat had a correlation as can be seen that most terrorist attacks against the United States which are not committed by homegrown terrorists are attributed to immigrants. Prior to 9/11, the United States has always opened her arms to immigrants from all over the world as it is the only country in the world with the highest immigration rate.

    In November 19 2001, the Transport Security Admission agency popularly know as TSA was created. This agency was created in response to the attacks of 9/11. The role of TSA is very integral to national security and immigration as they are in charge of screening passengers upon entry to the US. President Trump passed an executive order that barred immigration from specific countries as he believes that the immigrants from this countries pose a threat to national security. Consequently, with the locations of these countries, it is safe to say that the method of migration to the United States will most likely occur through the use of airplanes. TSA focuses their screening protocols in the aviation industry and are responsible for protecting the nation on that level.

   Similarly, with the presence of the immigration and customs enforcement agency, popularly known as ICE, which was created in March 1 2003, the focus has been to promote national security and protect public safety. These immigration agencies that have been created are targeted at reforming the United States immigration and promoting national security. It is also safe to say that immigration to the United States is no longer as flexible as it used to be due to the concerns of public safety and national security.