Illegal Immigration Costs $135 Billion Annually

Furthermore, FAIR claims that data may in fact exaggerate the amount of taxes paid by illegal immigrants. Their statement on the matter reads as follows:

“The majority of illegal aliens seeking employment in the United States have lived in an environment where they have little fear of deportation, even if discovered. This has created an environment where most illegal aliens are both able and willing to file tax returns. Because the vast majority of illegal aliens hold low-paying jobs, those who are subject to wage deductions actually wind up receiving a complete refund of all taxes paid, plus net payments made on the basis of tax credits. As a result, illegal aliens actually profit from filing a tax return and, therefore, have a strong interest in doing so.”

Thoughts on Illegal Immigration From Republicans and Democrats

In the majority of cases, Republicans vehemently oppose illegal immigration. They often cite the aforementioned financial burden as a prime reason. However, there are some Republicans who support paths to citizenship for illegal immigrants.