Illegal Immigration Benefits

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In addition to the economy and crime rates, illegal immigration also affects the financial aspect of America. There is some evidence that illegal immigrants help save employers money: “Their collective work effort generates an estimated $64 billion in savings” (Haugen 36). Because illegals accept lower wages, employers save money because they are paying less for labor. However, other evidence shows that illegal immigrants actually cost more money than they bring in: “In 1996, a study by the National Bureau of Economic Research revealed that the total annual immigrant welfare benefits receipts totaled $180 billion. These numbers are sure to increase as the current wave of immigration shows no sign of abating” (Haugen 29). Because they do not