Nationwide border encounters with illegals under President Joe Biden and his “border czar,” Kamala Harris, have now officially surpassed 10 million.
However, that number does not include the approximately two million gotaways — persons who were directly or indirectly observed unlawfully crossing the border illegally and neither apprehended nor turned back.
What effect do all of these migrants have on the economy, you may wonder.
According to a June poll from the Center for American Political Studies at Harvard University, 57% of respondents said an influx of illegal aliens has led to an increase in crime and a strain on resources. Another 55% said illegal immigration leads to a rise in homelessness, 50% said overcrowding, 43% said public health risks, 31% said job market pressure, and 27% said cultural integration challenges. Only 10% said there are no issues.
The August jobs report released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows foreign-born workers gained more than 1.2 million jobs over the last year. Unfortunately, native-born Americans lost more than 1.3 million jobs during the same time period.
America truly is the land of opportunity — as long as you weren’t born here. […]
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