I am with you 100% -- make it a felony and put business people who hire illegals in jail and see how fast they get out of the hiring illegal trade.
"make it a felony and put business people who hire illegals in jail and see how fast they get out of the hiring illegal trade."
While I agree with you, I am torn somewhat on this issue. I don't like the hiring of illegals but as someone who has worked in construction trades here in NJ, I realize that for many small firms, it is almost impossible to compete unless they hire illegals. They have become so ingrained in the cycle of business that it almost is a given that they will be hired when available. Heck, there are painting and landscaping firms operating openly around here that are owned by illegals who only hire other illegals. It is very hard to compete when the other company is hiring guys off the street for $75-100 day, no insurance, no taxes, no nothing. I see that sh*t happen every day.