I understand your perspective, but the situation is more complicated than it may seem.
She is a U.S. citizen, and so is her child. The father was actually in the process of waiting for his green card and had a valid work permit. However, he was detained and deported.
To be honest, cases like this often feel like they are influenced more by appearance than by individual circumstances.
At the same time, it’s important to recognize a broader reality in the U.S. economy. Many industries — especially agriculture in states like Texas — rely heavily on immigrant labor. A significant portion of farm work is done by undocumented workers because they are willing to do physically demanding jobs at lower wages, especially during harvest seasons.
If all labor had to be fully documented and regulated, the cost of food and services would likely increase significantly. And realistically, many of these jobs — such as farm labor, landscaping, or certain construction roles — are not ones most people would choose for themselves or their children.
So in many ways, the system has been benefiting from this labor for a long time.
I do agree that there can be cases where people take advantage of benefits, but applying a one-size-fits-all approach may not reflect the complexity of the situation.
We may see this issue differently, and I respect that.