" Theft, Assault, Rape"? No those are not okay and if an illegal was found to have done that, then by all means send him/her packing.

However, for someone who has been a part of a community for a long time and shown themselves to be law abiding people with kids and homes, rounding them up is crazy.

Some method of allowing them to apply for citizenship  for a fee (maybe $1000 or 2), with evidence that they have been good people, seems a reasonable solution.

Keep in mind that a lot has changed since may of them came in. It wasn't always such a big deal.

I certainly would agree that anyone who entered recently (pick a time frame) or who has been in trouble with the law should also be tossed.