We might be surprised who is buying into the “enforcement first” advocacy, and then realize what they might support after they declare that the borders are more secure. That’s just what McConnell and others are saying about the future of the Dream Act. I’ve read of quite a few recently, politicians and commentators, who say the DA amnesties might be possible in the future.
Few if any are talking about the conditions necessary to cause significant self-deportation, which is the only practical solution to dealing with those already illegally in the US. Well, other than another amnesty.
If a real, longer range enforcement and self-deportation strategy is not adopted and pursued, we might be right back in the same situation of constant amnesty bills in a few years. And, one of the worst things that could happen is the election of another amnesty pushing Republican president. The prospective candidates all seem to be mealy mouthing and dancing around these issues for now.
As far as I know, the leadership in the Senate, where McConnell is, won’t change. Leahy will still be chair of the Judiciary Committee. But I do not see any way the DREAM Act is going to get through the House in the next two years. Not going to happen. Please do a little reading up on Lamar Smith and Steve King and their longstanding views on immigration. I don’t expect surprises from them, and other than that, I don’t think I understand what you are trying to say.