It could have a lot to do with the U. S. Chamber of Commerce pressuring them to amnesty the current resident illegals. Just think how many low paying, unskilled jobs the businessmen will be able to fill with the next wave of illegals that will pour in when they do.
Are local chambers of commerce affiliated with Donohue and the U.S. Chamber of Crony Captitalists? If so, some local boycotts might be in order.