Attrition and Enforcement
"...consistent, comprehensive enforcement of the immigration law (something we have never attempted) designed to reduce the number of new illegal arrivals and persuade a large share of illegals already here to give up and deport themselves. The goal would be a steady decline in the total illegal population, rather than the constant annual increases. Only then would there be a debate on whether some portion of the remaining illegals should be legalized."
ICE Expands Immigration Enforcement at the Nation’s Airports
‘Airlines Push Back’, but they and you should ignore the hype: Immigration enforcement at terminals is extremely limited — and recommended by both Congress and the 9/11 Commission
Excerpt: Deportation Is Key to Fixing Our Broken Immigration System
Topics: Attrition and Enforcement
Mark Krikorian Discusses Immigration Enforcement on C-Span's Washington Journal
Originally Aired on July 22, 2026 by C-Span
Center Executive Director Mark Krikorian discusses immigration enforcement and more.
D.C. Circuit OK’s Full Use of Expedited Removal by DHS
Could Congress go further and apply it to millions more illegal border-crossers?
Topics: Attrition and Enforcement