[Theoria]

But, some think tanks predict that these trade agreements would help to prevent illegal immigration. They are often wrong, here is Heritage as a reference.

The North American Free Trade Agreement: Ronald Reagan's Vision Realized

'...The NAFTA also will offer Americans cheaper goods, and increase U.S. exports by making them more affordable for the rest of the world. Moreover, it will create an estimated 200,000 new jobs for Americans, reduce illegal immigration from Mexico, help tackle drug trafficking, strengthen Mexican democracy and human rights, and serve as a model for the rest of the world.'

[1rudeboy]

So what? They assumed the same level of law enforcement. Fact of the matter is, NAFTA was not about illegal immigration, and never was. Does anyone here honestly believe we would not have an illegal immigration problem here now in the absence of NAFTA? If so, why?