Study Reveals $150 Billion Cost of Illegal Immigration

A recent study by the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) reveals that U.S. taxpayers spent approximately $150 billion in 2023 on government services for the estimated 20 million illegal immigrants in the country, with most costs falling on state and local governments. Massachusetts Republicans claim a $1 billion funding shortfall due to the expenses associated with the migrant crisis, prompting a Freedom of Information Act request for transparency on the state's migrant budget. In New York, costs related to illegal immigration are projected to reach $4.3 billion through 2025, with NYC taxpayers facing about $3 billion in 2024 alone. Despite claims that illegal immigrants contribute significantly in taxes, FAIR argues that their overall financial impact on public services is overwhelmingly negative. The findings indicate that while illegal immigrants contribute roughly $32 billion in taxes, they consume far more in services, leading to a net cost of $150 billion. This growing financial burden is fueling political tensions, especially among Republican leaders who criticize the Democrat-controlled governments for their handling of the crisis.