I imagine the lasers were purchased for the invaders with U.S. taxpayer dollars. DHS needs to buy the ICE guys some full-face laser shields to protect their eyes.
I bought a laser pointer for presentation at slide shows in large auditoriums thinking it would be the same as my 10 year old green laser. What I got is easily 10 times brighter than my old one and if focused on your eyes you would be at the ophthalmologist this afternoon.
All for $18 from Amazon.