Immigration solutions?

The idea may be libertarian: sponsorship of immigrants by American citizens? Although the borders are (slowly) being closed against “undocumented” immigrants seeking better opportunities in the Fifty States, there is still a major problem and massive disagreement in the States over immigration. (Axios reports that border jumps (“illegal entry”) in February dropped to the lowest level since FY 2000: just 8,300 as compared to 130,000 in February of both 2023 and 2024.)

Immigrants, talented, eager to enjoy even our limited liberty and opportunity (as compared to much of the world), and willing to work honestly are needed – and generally wanted by Americans, including many companies. What most people do not want is criminals, predators: we have enough and more, thank you!

Contrast this with the current situation, where some governments – generally without much (if any) consent of their voters – fight with other governments and government agencies over providing help and “sanctuary” for border jumpers, regardless of their criminality. And indeed, some bend over backward to keep those who commit crimes out of the hands of law enforcement, courts, and prison keepers.

Consider Aurora Colorado, and its latest appearance in national headlines. The Daily Mail reports on “Border Czar” Tom Homan’s warnings after apparent intelligence leaks let dozens (if not hundreds) of Tren de Aragua gangsters escape a coordinated series of raids by ICE and other agencies.

It is highly suspect that the leaks came from various police agencies involved in the operation on February 5th, but some may be actual employees of CBP and the Border Patrol. The sentiments of both Colorado State government and that of the City and County of Denver are well-known – while suspected native American criminals are hunted down without mercy, a lawless and gang-related border jumper has a friendly reception and a helping hand from the Woke and Regressive government thugs in those jurisdictions. Although Aurora itself is not officially a “sanctuary city” like Denver (with State support), it is a de facto sanctuary for border jumpers in general and the criminal element among them in particular. And as the last two months have shown, AntiTrumpers abound in the ranks of government employees, in part fueled by the termination of many FedGov employees.

Furthermore, these advocates of completely unregulated migration (one way only, mind you) all too often work overtime vilifying anyone who dares propose anything else, or questions the “benefits” of such a system. (Or lack of one.)

For some of those partisans, there may be no compromise possible – not point of agreement. Whatever their motivation, the demand is for no limitations and no limits. To many, that seems the equivalent of not just making it illegal to lock the doors and windows of your house or apartment, but prohibiting any attempt to protect anything in the house. Including the person of anyone in that residence.

But perhaps there is a possible point of compromise that allows for open borders and yet safety and protection of property and lives. The proposal some libertarians and others have made is a sponsorship system: one in which Americans (citizens, not green-card holders) sponsor an immigrant.

How? By posting a financial warranty or bond for the immigrant’s behavior and well-being: sufficient to pay for the basic costs of living (housing food, education, medical care, etc.). Annually reevaluated and renewed. And held by a third party – not a government agency which could “borrow” the funds.

And perhaps, a binding covenant that the sponsor will suffer the punishment (together with the immigrant) for any crimes committed by the immigrant. Up to and possibly including the death penalty,

Harsh. eh? Even if it is not a cash or letter-of-credit bond posted, but in essence an insurance policy. The costs, of course, would depend on the nature – past history and evaluation – of the immigrant. And the financial resources of the sponsor.

No doubt there would be many details. And it is highly unlikely that such a reform could make it through both houses of Congress. Let alone across the desk of the Oval Office – not using one of those signing machines or a teleprompter.

But certainly something worth discussing.

Dear reader, what are your thoughts?

Keep in mind, this belated Saint Patrick’s Day, that is how many Irish immigrants (including some of our ancestors) escaped from Ireland and England. As indentured servants and virtually slaves in some cases. Someone sponsored them, and in general, accepted responsibility for their actions.

Could it work?

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Source: https://freedombunker.com/2025/03/17/immigration-solutions/