Sources aside, again, no one disputes that immigration is a serious and challenging issue that needs to be addressed but here's the problem: republicans have no interest in legislatively addressing immigration. In 2008, the republican party platform wanted a fence on the southern border. In 2012, a double fence. In 2016, a wall. In 2020, they had no platform. Republicans senators who previously were open to immigration reform -- Rubio, Graham, Grassley, and others -- have folded like cheap suits to the Trump Cult.

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Here is the reality. Until the border is secure (don't get literal on me, there always be a few sneaking in), there is no point in passing laws make it easier to come here legally or to stay here if you already came illegally. Reagan was duped by the "Amnesty Now, Security Later" ruse by the Dems. It shouldn't be repeated.

Once the border is secure, we can have rational rules to keep out the few that we don't want in (eg previously deported felons, gang members) with some assurance they will stay out. And once such a system is in place repeat offenders will be dealt with harshly. Once that is up and running, then more immigration courts, paths for dreamers, and guest worker programs, and whatever can and should be figured out.

I am all for immigration reform. But without border security, it is like passing laws with no police or criminal justice system to back it up.