I’ve got two possible solutions.. One serious, one not so serious, you decide which is which. (What everyone seems to be forgetting is that the word "illegals" doesn't mean any particular nationality)
Solution 1:
We set up observation posts along the border and count the number of people crossing illegally, then we ship the same number of people from our prison populations down the Mexico border, we then give them tips and maps to help them make it south. We also offer prizes to those prisoners who makes it across into Mexico and down to say Cancun, or the southern Mexican border. We also radio tag the criminals so they cant just turn around and come back.
This way we allow the hard working immigrants to stay, but we deport people who do not contribute and are just a drain on our society.
And if Mexico has a problem with this arrangement they can build a wall.
Solution 2: Six easy steps
And remember the word "illegals" doesn't mean any particular nationality or race. In this country, we have illegals from China, Russia, Cambodia, Guatemala, etc...
First a big fence goes up on both borders with armed patrols.
Second, Anyone caught here illegally will be instantly deported and all assets confiscated and auctioned to help pay for the fence, guards and all the bills (i.e. medical) that illegals have run up, and you will be barred from enter this country legally for 5 years after 1 offence and permanently after 2 offenses.
Third, any company or person caught employing an illegal will face heavy fines and/or imprisonment. The same applies to landlords renting to illegals, or anyone else caught “aiding and abetting” them
Fourth, any local or state agency/government that refused to take part in enforcing these rules will lose any federal money they are receiving and/or be fined.
Fifth English will be declared the official language and all government related business (including schools) must be done in English.
Sixth we will have a guest (short term) worker program, but anyone staying past their allotted time will face the consequences mentioned above. Also, any child born here of guest workers or illegal immigrants will have the same status as their parents and not be instant American Citizens.