You and I know that folks with visas of any kind are subject to far more restrictions and penalties than are the "illegals", so why not CREATE A VISA for the "illegals".
They don't need to apply for it, but the second they cross that border, or their visitor's visa expires, they got this new one called "Visitor2" or "Student2" (to cover the "illegal"'s kids).
First off, they have to show evidence of having MEDICAL INSURANCE. Certainly a whole host of penalties can be applied to foreigners here without MEDICAL INSURANCE. Secondly, they need to start paying the fee for the VISA ~ which is $5,000 per person, and renewable only 1 time for $10,000 per person. This fee is not refundable (lest they apply for a different visa and get it) and cannot be dismissed through a bankruptcy preceding.
Their kids (born here or not) must be fingerprinted for future reference ~ just like US Government employees or soldiers.
Failure to pay the Visa fees, or provide proof of medical insurance is a Class A felony subject to fine and imprisonment for 16 to 21 years.
That would go a long way toward FIXING the problem, and in this case we are no longer dealing with "illegals", just folks with "Visitor2" visas!
Oh, yeah, and the "Student2" visas? The leftwingtards have never complained about the practice of requiring student visas ~ even Obama's baby-daddy had one so it's gotta' be good!
You have just defined a path to amnesty.