Dear detsaoT,
"This does lead to a quandry, thoughHow can one be sure that someone who lied to enter the country, would tell the truth on the stand?"
Of course, the greater quandary is that, knowing that they will be deported as part of the process, most illegal immigrants will not come forward against slavers, murderers, and rapists. Is it fair to say that you're okay with that result?
Thanks,
sitetest
Yours is a false premise.
If you are an illegal immigrant, and you are faced with the prospect of ZERO protection under the law, would you:
A) Stay and take your chances, or
B) Run For The BorderTM?
I'm choosin' B)