GOP Was The Cause Of Immigration Problem. Really Started With Ronald Reagan.

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9. Enforcing labor laws for ANYONE...

... working within our borders would end the underground economy. There is little motive to employ undocumented workers if you can't underpay, overwork, or otherwise take advantage of their status.

If we are a humane nation, than we should be enforcing our minimum labor standards, regardless of worker immigration status. If they are in our borders, they should be paid a fair wage. Providing a "path to citizenship" for workers who blow the whistle on employers in violation would be a good start. No need to go after the workers who are here without authorization. Go after employers who would seek to take advantage for labor law violations, not for employing undocumented workers. Remove the demand.

Of course, actually going after the employers who are profiteering on the backs of the vulnerable, is not something the GOP would ever do.