The 50 states plus territories and semi colonies are in a position to help with tent cities, foodstuffs and medicine but it is hard to survive without help.
Immigrants both legal and illegal have carved out a nich in blue collar occupations. Some people want the undocumented to temporarily leave and register to re-enter.
By slowing the flow it is is hoped that Mexican-Americans who have been in a number of states legally, African-Americans who are in or near poverty and the less numerous whites in official poverty and the better known about Native Americans and the few Asian-Americans and biracials
Many immigrants are having trouble getting out of poverty.
The Chamber of Commerce doles out 200$ USA a year to politicians that think immigrants are going to vote their way. Immigration is a poltical and social minefield. WE need to stop the 5,000$ fees immigration lawyers charge and help the citizens first. Citizens must have the first choice for jobs and housing..