[triceratops]

> you're released and good to stay.

But unable to drive legally, work legally, apply for benefits legally, or do pretty much anything else. Sure you can board a flight; for whatever that's worth. TSA accepts foreign passports as identification too so...I wouldn't say it's worth all that much.

[klipt]

Some of that depends on the state. California will issue a driver's license to undocumented immigrants, just not a REAL ID license. I think undocumented immigrants can also get Medicaid in some states.

Of course it's a stressful life and they have to work under the table and can't travel internationally, but if their main goal is for their kids to be Americans, they may think the sacrifice is worth it.