Hallb has it right. They came in cheap, the good whites/blacks got pushed out and now they are gone the Messicans can charge what they want. I have no problems with those hiring legal ones but those who are hiring illegals are a huge part of the problem and should be ashamed of theirselves. This whole mess could so easily solved by a good properly managed work visa program. Bring them in only if they have a job, medical insurance and are paying taxes. No government assistance of any form or they go home. After 10 years no problems give them a path to citizenship. So simple it will never happen.