They don't disappear over the border though. I see your point but I really don't believe you OR the government is going to solve this to any great degree. You have too many local and state governments that like things the way they are. If I were king I would drop the anchor baby nonsense. Cut off all welfare benefits except emergency medical care to both legal and non-legal aliens. If you look at the states with the real problem illegals, those that are on welfare, commit the most crimes and generally cause the most trouble are clustered in states with the most generous welfare benefits with California at the top of the list.
There are 2 things driving illegal immigration work and welfare. I don't mind those that want to work but I have a problem with those that see this country as one big welfare office. If we cut those out of the equation then we could possibly get a handle on the problem.
Well one of the articles posted here did mention some had "gone home" as a result of ICE raid rumors. Point is, they get scarce. If it's tough everywhere, they'll get real scarce.
"drop the anchor baby nonsense. "
Agree.
"Cut off all welfare benefits except emergency medical care to both legal and non-legal aliens."
Agree again.
Now, I'd wager provided the border was secure, most would approve of a guest worker program that allowed only the worker for a specified time.
"You have too many local and state governments that like things the way they are."
I'm sure those voted out in Herndon, Va liked things the way they were too.