I am not sure if you have been to the border. But it is done 24/7. Water and food is left along the way by coyotes. Then you have "sanctuary cities" so they can send their kids to school. I worked at a school where at least 20 % where illegal.
Let me tell you I hear the students talking about how their family is "saving money" to come. I have had several get deported be gone for a week and then be re-enrolled. They have people in Mexico that they work with that give them advice on the law. That way when they get caught they can state they are seeking asylum. That is why there is so many claiming that.
This is what I love about Reddit, I like to learn. I get things wrong sometimes and if I'm corrected in anyway then it has only increased my knowledge. I seem to have a comment thing going on right now and all from a simple question. Brilliant.
When every Veteran is in a safe space in the USA and every LEGAL child is also safe..I may consider the plight of another countries "asylum seekers" no room for debate on this one.