Originally Posted by Paul Markham

So how is it there are 1 million set for deportation after being denied the right to stay?

I agree with you that housing them is a cost, but you have completely ignored my points of the cost of releasing them. Many do not turn up.

So let's assume those that don't turn up are the worst and no chance of getting to stay. How many are criminals and going to put a strain on the American tax payers?

While they are released they can't live no where, on no money, no healthcare, etc. Your government gives them driving licenses so they can get to work!!!! What else would they need a driving license for? Maybe to go to the shops and spend the money they can't earn.

Yes locking them up is going to cost you money, less than building better border barriers. But releasing them imposes bigger costs. Personally I would favour sending them back immediately unless they can prove they are personally being threatened by their governments. Coming for a "better life" can't be at the expense of the citizens unless the citizens are prepared to pay for it. And looking after a few relatives doesn't make you a refugee carer, start looking after illegal immigrants who are walking across the borders and tell us how it works out.