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“The chances of a constitutional amendment ending birthright citizenship passing both houses and a majority of state legislatures for ratification is about the same as the chance of Joe Biden being a champion on Jeopardy.”

The Republican Congress could end 1040 federal tax withholding and 1040 taxation on the middle class unless the amendment is sent to the states and ratified. People wouldn’t vote Democratic to get fleeced again.

Good idea, but the number of Congressional Republicans who have the guts to make such a bold move would leave room to spare in a phone booth (if there are still any booths around anywhere).

I also think that weak spines aren't the only reason why most Congressional Republicans won't push for this. Many just don't want to end illegal immigration - too many of their donors and lobbyists (e.g. Chambers of Commerce and those representing agribusiness, big contractors, etc) rely on illegal immigrant labor and think that the status quo is just fine.

So Republicans in Congress throw red meat to their voters about supporting deporting illegals, and maybe make some symbolic moves when in office, but aren't really serious about it.

Even the Trump administration's policies are more about spectacle and substance, sure, the raids result in some deportations and a hostile environment leads to some illegals self-deporting, but have you seen any initiative to nip the problem at the bud by going after businesses that knowingly hire illegals? No, of course not.