> Politicians have been baiting and switching the public on immigration since 1965.

This is the symptom of the underlying desire certain industries have for cheap workers who can’t complain about working conditions. Those politicians are responding to that demand, not just acting in a vacuum. That’s why it’s almost unheard of for employers to suffer penalties and why you see this cycle in states like Texas where people talk tough about immigrants but every time someone suggests employers be required to use e-verify the Republican leadership kills the bill due to the impact on construction and agriculture:

https://www.texastribune.org/2025/06/05/texas-e-verify-requi...

Yes, the traditional GOP sold out America. That's why George P. Bush couldn't get elected dog catcher in Texas anymore.