The insane cost illegals put on American taxpayers

The insane cost illegals put on American taxpayers

The net cost of illegal immigration to the United States taxpayer was at least $150.7 billion at the start of 2023, and that even takes into consideration the small amount of taxes that illegals pay each year.

The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) conducted a comprehensive analysis of the financial burden put on American taxpayers by illegal immigration.

The numbers: FAIR estimates there are currently 15.5 million illegals in the United States, along with 5.4 million of their children who were born on U.S. soil, making them legal citizens. The total cost of illegal immigration annually is $182 billion, or $8,776 per illegal alien/citizen child.

The federal government covers $66 billion, which goes towards education, medical care, welfare, and prison/ICE operations.

State and local governments cover $115.6 billion, which covers education, medical expenses, welfare, and administrative expenses.

Illegals paying taxes: A common line from the left when discussing illegal immigration is "These people pay taxes too." According to FAIR's analysis, that's true but their taxes only cover a fraction of what it costs to Americans.

Illegals contribute $32 billion in taxes at the local, state, and federal levels.

Net cost to Americans: When you subtract $32 billion from the overall $182 billion, you arrive at a $150.7 billion annual bill that the American taxpayer is left with. That's $1,156 per year, per taxpayer.

It's estimated that over 5 million illegals have entered the United States since Joe Biden has taken office. Thanks Joe! Now thats Bidenomics!

You can read the comprehensive report here.
https://www.fairus.org/issue/publications-resources/fiscal-burden-illegal-immigration-united-states-taxpayers-2023