There is a sense that states are trying to be responsive to the public and its frustration with the size of the illegal immigrant population. It is happening across the board. Traditionally, immigration came to the big six states; now almost every state is grappling with it. |
There's a sense we've lost control of the borders. States are caught in the crossfire between Congress and the public, showing ways they can respond to the problem. |
They're out of the gate first. |
This is quite innovative I haven't seen a whole lot of governor's-level activity addressing this. |