Both of you make valid points.
Which takes us back to the more tried and true basic approach.
Seriously crack down on the hiring of illegals and stop all benefits to illegals. Including driver licenses (which is beyond insanity)
Secure the border physically (barriers) and with massive enforcement.
IOW, stop them coming in and stop making it so attractive for them to be here. Mortgages, welfare, DL, sanctuary cities.
Amen