I doesn't matter what you or I want. What matters is what the lobbyists who write fat checks to our "representatives" and what they want. The sad fact is that every congressman in Washington has to raise something like $10,000 a day in order to be considered a "viable candidate". Senators have to raise more, something like $20,000 to $30,000 a day.
So now you know the reason, and now you know why there is nothing "we the people" can do about it. Our government is totally and completely controlled by corrupt big money interests.
America - it was a nice idea while it lasted.
It would seem like the politicians in the congress would reach a consensus and make a speech that they will not be pushed into pushing unconstitutional legislation, as well as pushed into the condoning of illegal immigration.
After all, this is America, and we believe in the rule of law. Right?
My opinion is that some elected officials are bought off by big business, pro-illegal immigration campaign contributions. Others see the new "Citizens" as potential votes. Still others, high up in the chain of command, seek global interests such as "free trade", the free flow of populations, the "Trade of the Americas", a "Pax Americana", etc. The latter refers to the president, it appears.