I thought helping an illegal (anything) was illegal. Although I support the bill in congress now I can't help but think these actions are criminal acts today and will be in the future.
Helping an illegal is NOT illegal now.
Right now:
They can get welfare benefits. They can attend public schools. They can get in-state tuition at many state universities. The Supreme Court has even held that there MUST BE bilingual education. Even if an employer is caught knowingly employing illegals, there are only civil, not criminal penalties.