FYI, there are FReepers who've written a book titled, "Pursuing Liberty" about folks who've fled oppressive regimes from around the world, to live in America, and who are THANKFUL to be here. Check it out at www dot pursuingliberty dot com. I have no stake in the book, except for the spreading of the hidden message from immigrants who've STOOD IN LINE and did it right for their American citizenship.
Notice, the folks who've waited 10 years for their greencard, followed the rules, etc., get no press. The dude in bandana mask and sunglasses gets photo ops and press.