We Don't Need a Trump Wall

In 2015, a Pew Research Center study found that more than one million Mexicans left the U.S. for a variety of reasons, including the recession and a lack of jobs.  The exodus included complete families and even children who were born in this country. While there was still an inflow of new illegals, it does prove that a lack of jobs can reverse illegal immigration.

To that point, we don't need a wall.  What we need to do is enforce the federal law that makes it a crime for employers to hire illegals, and for communities to declare themselves sanctuary cities.  That  law -- Section 1324 of Title 8 of the United State's Code -- makes it illegal to smuggle, transport, harbor, encourage or induce, or aid or abet an illegal alien or aliens.   The fines can be stiff:

First offenders can be fined $250-$2,000 per illegal employee.

For a second offense, the fine is $2,000-$5,000 per illegal employee.

Three or more offenses can cost an employer $3000-$10,000 per illegal employee. A pattern of knowingly employing illegal immigrants can mean extra fines and up to six months in jail for an employer.

- See more at: http://www.legalmatch.com/law-library/article/penalties-for-employers-hiring-illegal-immigrants.html#sthash.ULDOE7St.dpuf

First offenders can be fined $250-$2,000 per illegal employee.

For a second offense, the fine is $2,000-$5,000 per illegal employee.

Three or more offenses can cost an employer $3000-$10,000 per illegal employee. A pattern of knowingly employing illegal immigrants can mean extra fines and up to six months in jail for an employer.

- See more at: http://www.legalmatch.com/law-library/article/penalties-for-employers-hiring-illegal-immigrants.html#sthash.ULDOE7St.dpuf

First offenders can be fined $250-$2,000 per illegal employee.

For a second offense, the fine is $2,000-$5,000 per illegal employee.

Three or more offenses can cost an employer $3000-$10,000 per illegal employee. A pattern of knowingly employing illegal immigrants can mean extra fines and up to six months in jail for an employer.

- See more at: http://www.legalmatch.com/law-library/article/penalties-for-employers-hiring-illegal-immigrants.html#sthash.ULDOE7St.dpuf

First offenders can be fined $250-$2,000 per illegal employee. - See more at: http://www.legalmatch.com/law-library/article/penalties-for-employers-hiring-illegal-immigrants.html#sthash.ULDOE7St.dpuf

• First time offenders: $250 to $2,000 per illegal employee
• Second time Offenders: $2,000 to $5,000 per illegal employee
• More than the above:  the fines can range from $3000 to $10000 per illegal employee and can include jail time.

I am sure that if Congress added a reward system for identifying violating employers, in general, would stop hiring illegals.

Simply, the cutting off of the ability to find work and sanctuary could both slow and reverse our illegal immigration problem.

References:

More Mexicans leaving US than entering, study says: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/11/20/more-mexicans-leaving-us-than-entering-study-says.html

1907. Title 8, U.S.C. 1324(a) Offenses: https://www.justice.gov/usam/criminal-resource-manual-1907-title-8-usc-1324a-offenses

Penalties for Hiring an Illegal Immigrant: http://www.legalmatch.com/law-library/article/penalties-for-employers-hiring-illegal-immigrants.html