ViewpointsOpinionProposals to Host Illegal Immigrants Hark Back to the Causes of Revolution in AmericaThis isn’t the first time government authorities have asked American citizens to host foreign nationals.SaveMark Us Preferred on GooglePrintHundreds of illegal immigrants line up outside of the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building in New York on June 6, 2023. David Dee Delgado/Getty ImagesWilliam Brooks2/6/2024|Updated: 2/8/2024Commentary“The more you know about the past, the better prepared you are for the future.”—Theodore RooseveltWe had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.