Illegal aliens cost American taxpayers over $150 billion in 2023, according to a new report.
The details: The report, conducted by the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), found that federal, state, and local governments spent $182 billion on services for illegal aliens in 2023, like education, law enforcement, and medical services.
- That is only offset by the $32 billion in tax revenue the illegals generate.
- This leaves U.S. taxpayers on the hook for the remaining $150 billion.
For perspective, $150 billion is more than twice the Department of Homeland Security’s annual budget.
Zoom out: Jodey Arrington, Chairman of the House Budget Committee, says the $150 billion figure is a “conservative estimate.”
The impact: According to FAIR, the Biden-Harris regime spent $67 billion, and the remaining funds were paid by state and local governments, leading to major cutbacks in services to American residents. For example:
- Denver had to slash $45 million from its budget, including $8.4 million for police and $2.5 million for fire services, to cover the $90 million it earmarked for illegal alien support.
- NYC has had to spend $2.3 billion on providing services to the 210,000 illegals who have settled there since 2022.
What do Americans think? A recent poll found that 54 percent support mass deportation of illegal aliens—an idea that was taboo just a few years ago.
Big picture: Kamala Harris recently told Telemundo that she supports a “pathway to citizenship” for the millions of illegal aliens currently in the country.
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