But the law hasn't been grounded in reality.
Do you know what has been the rule in cases involving employment of illegal immigrants? Acquittals. Often in the face of open-and-shut cases.
Our immigration laws are proven to be about as enforcable as Prohibition was. Ultimately, Prohibition did more harm to this country than alcohol ever could have.
They can be enforced. They used to be. Why don't we just let the door swing wide open and let the whole world in?