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Furthermore, the "deep state" or entrenched bureaucratic interests act as a barrier to meaningful reform. Reese notes that many agencies and departments—Justice, State, Health and Human Services—resist or slow down efforts to tighten border security through legal challenges, lawsuits, or bureaucratic obstructionism.
The Failure of Enforcement and Deterring Illegal Immigration
A significant point Reese stresses is the lack of enforcement regarding sanctions on employers who hire illegal immigrants. Despite laws against illegal employment, enforcement remains weak. This loophole diminishes the incentive for illegal immigrants to self-deport, knowing they can find work and send money home.