Illegal immigration and crime: Jobs Americans Don't Want to Do

A Line in the Sand: Confronting the Threat at the Southwest Border
"While many illegal aliens cross the border searching for employment, not all illegal aliens are crossing into the United States to find work. Law enforcement has stated that some individuals come across the border because they have been forced to leave their home countries due to their criminal activity. These dangerous criminals are fleeing the law in other countries and seeking refuge in the United States."