Why do states have to CONSTANTLY pay up, clean up and feel the fall out from Federal inaction? We didn't pay our state taxes to hire police in our cities and towns to be immigration cops (instead doing their usual jobs).
We PAY FEDERAL taxes for our government (most important duty the Federal government has) TO PROTECT and defend the country and its citizens. THE FEDS need to have their ears pinned back and told WE ARE NOT GOING TO do this for you any more.
There are only 6,000 ICE agents. Then enforcement of our immigration laws requires the cooperation of federal, state and local law enforcement. It is the reason why we have the 287 g and Secure Communities programs.
State and local law enforcement work with federal authorities on the enforcement of federal laws whether it is bank robbery, kidnapping, counterfeiting, etc. Are you against laws that require state and local officials to check someone's immigration status when arrested?