What severe penalty? We will not deport them. We will probably put them in jail and support them and their families. What is that penalty to one to whom the greatest penalty is deportation? They are willing to take risks. that is why they are here. There is a great magnet for people to come here. So what in the world do penalties mean to somebody who will risk that in order to come? They will take that chance. and they will provide the spurious documentation. and most of them will get away with it. As they get away with it. the example is set for millions of others to get away with it. and there will be the greatest flood of those seeking legalization under the amnesty provisions. far greater than just the ones who are here already: "Open the door.
Identified stereotypes
Generalization that undocumented immigrants are willing to take any risk to come to the US and will provide spurious documentation.