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Not just illegal immigration that's the problem, it's that over 1 million or so 'chain migrants' are allowed in legally every year. This has to be reduced heavily down to maybe 1-200,000 or so. I guess the law could make a "special case" for Mexican migrants since they work in the fields and are so important for the region's economy, but otherwise the numbers of people allowed in have to be way cut down. The inflows are not sustainable right now, and we're just opening ourselves up to terrorism.
I used to live out on the Left Coast and my most distinct association with the region was being stuck in 2-hour traffic jams every day in California's cities. One of the reasons I went GOP in the first place. Probably best to help spread democracy into countries sending so many people here, rather than blindly flinging open our doors like this. This doesn't have to be controversial or "split the party" either-- just use common sense and fix a number for admittees that's lower than the one we currently use.
What's CCIR?