Yep. A one time payment is worth saving us taxpayers from paying for them for the rest of their lives. Far more than their contributions to our country.. ...to pay the cartels to send the rest of their families here to soak us taxpayers even more.
The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) has estimated that illegal immigration costs U.S. taxpayers at least $150.7 billion annually. This figure accounts for services and benefits provided to illegal immigrants and their U.S.-born children, offset by approximately $31 billion in taxes collected from these individuals, leading to a net cost of $150.7 billion.
Reports from the U.S. House Committee on the Budget have suggested costs associated with illegal immigration, with figures discussed reaching $150.7 billion or more, particularly highlighting the financial burden at both federal and state levels.
Various other sources, including the Center for Immigration Studies, have cited different figures, with some estimates being substantially higher, like $451 billion per year, reflecting the costs on education, healthcare, law enforcement, and other services. However, these numbers vary and are often contested due to differing methodologies and assumptions about both costs and contributions by illegal immigrants.
It's important to note that while illegal immigrants do contribute through taxes (estimated at around $32 billion annually according to some reports), this does not fully offset the costs of services provided.
In summary, while there's no universally agreed-upon figure, estimates from various studies range from $150.7 billion to significantly higher, with the costs primarily attributed to education, healthcare, law enforcement, and welfare services. The wide range in these estimates underscores the complexity of accurately quantifying the fiscal impact of illegal immigration.
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