It's not that black and white
I think it's a bit hyperbole to call anyone who comes into this country "criminal" because they may not have done it legally. If that's the case a lot of us, if not of American Indian heritage, are criminal in some fashion. Not everyone may have the means to do things the right way. I have no issue with someone who comes to this country to make a better life for themselves, contribute to society and wants to live by our laws. Including some way to obtain their citizenship. Currently that system is fucked and it is a system that has been fucked through many regimes, Republican and Democrat.
and yes if you are a violent offender, hell anything short of a civil record IMO, I think you should be deported and or not allowed into this country. I'd consider being convicted of drunk driving a deportable offense.
That is a liberal misrepresentation. The American Indian was not CREATED on this continent. They migrated here, like most everyone else. Maybe the animals that were already here have a claim to the land....
I know where my people came from. They didn't sneak in.
But really all of that does not matter. If you are here illegally, you knew the risk. If you were born on this soil, you, by law, are now a citizen.
The ones here illegally who have enjoyed the fruits of legal citizens, have stolen from the citizens right of the pursuit of happiness. It is an American right, not a world right. (not a Mexican right)
There should be a penance for the crime. Or else the act will be seen as justified. Which is a slap in the face to all LEGAL immigrants. IF living here is worth it to them, then whatever penance is required should be gladly taken. I'm not talking about cutting a hand off. But it should be a sacrifice.
Just giving a pass to them is spitting on our citizens.
The rest of your suggestions were acceptable. Invading America should not be a akin to having a winning lottery ticket.