Illegal Migration’s Effects on Wages, Prices, and Taxes
Allowing a flood of undocumented and unvetted migrants to enter the US without visas undermines national security and fosters problems such as crime, illegal drug smuggling, and human trafficking. There are also concerns about potential espionage or terrorism threats, especially now that more migrants are turning up from China, Russia, or the Middle East. However, what the average American experiences daily is the consequence of integrating a large number of desperate people into the economy. This strains taxes, depresses wages, increases unemployment, and raises housing and medical costs.
Around 10,000 migrants enter the United States each day, driven by various reasons. A key factor is their belief that they can enter without facing punishment,
