In reply to Barry.
Both sides of the Uniparty want them. Democommunists want the votes, and Republican'ts want the cheap labor.
The Gubmint ain't never gonna do anything. The illegals will be here until they become viewed as a pest species, and shot on sight. At that point, no one will be checking green cards; your meatsuit will be your uniform.
That day is coming, like a freight train, and folks are going to find out border states are "anywhere south of Canada" when it kicks off.