But immigrant rights activists claim that closing the Calais camp does not solve France's illegal immigration problem, because many illegals simply move down the coast.

VOA: standard.2009.09.22

has slowed slightly. Analyst say it's due in part to the economic downturn, tougher border enforcement and an increase in workplace raids by police looking for illegals.

VOA: standard.2010.04.12

The illegals later moved back, and 'the jungle' was established.

VOA: standard.2009.09.22

Big labor supports the idea of a legal path to citizenship for illegals already here.

FORBES: Labor Won't Embrace Immigrants

Maybe that's why the law barring employment of illegals can be so broadly ignored.

FORBES: Illegals With Legal Rights

If caught, illegals have to assume their home country won't come to their rescue.

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