They should show more WWII movies showing the Gestapo checking everyone’s papers. Notice that the obedient Germans never have any problems with the Gestapo. They don't complain about the inconvenience or any silly underlying issues.
A compliant citizen is a happy citizen.
Nor with the Stasi in the DDR.
Illegal aliens are free to go. Too much paperwork to create if you accidentally stop someone who isn’t a citizen or may not have the money for the fines.
We are getting regular road blocks around here to ‘check seat belts’, and tickets are mounting for those not wearing their belt when stopped ... revenue was down dont’tchaknow.