President Trump and his Border Czar Tom Homan have done an exceptional job of securing the border and stopping the stampede of illegal migrants into the country. With border crossings down 92% this year from the Biden average, the crisis has been largely alleviated.

Also, the strategy of deporting the worst-first strategy of deporting criminals, drug runners, potential terrorists, violent gang members, etc. has been a brilliant tactical move to make America safe again.

We’re weary of the practical and political wisdom of raids on farms, factories, stores, hospitals, and even schools to search out illegal aliens. The visuals of tens of thousands of workers and family members being forcibly evicted aren’t what most Americans support today.

We are proposing an alternative called “Pay to Stay.” This would allow illegal immigrants who come forward and have no criminal record, have paid income and payroll taxes, are not collecting welfare benefits, and have a willing employer that will attest to their good behavior and work ethic, to get a short-term work permit (not a path to citizenship). They or their employer would be required to pay a fine of perhaps $10,000 to $50,000 immediately or paid off in installments over a series of years.

Their penalty for entering illegally would be to lose the right to apply for citizenship. Ever. And they would NOT be eligible for any welfare programs.

We know this is a controversial issue and we would love to hear your feedback.