I just watched a video of Ann Coulter on Hannity in which she stated that “pay back taxes” was another term for amnesty since most illegals would probably qualify for $30,000 of Earned Income Credit back from the government. I think she said Rubio used that term when he was pushing the “Gang of 8” bill.
Going after employers is key since that helps take away the magnet. Legal status should only consist of a work permit and no chance at government subsidies or voting rights.
Trump has said, IIRC, no kmore “earned income credit”, and E-verify for real, and stiffer penalties for employers who hire illegals.