Economic impact of illegal immigration to the United States

The economic impact of illegal immigration to the United States refers to the effects of economic activities of migrants without a legal citizenship or residency. Because of the political controversy around illegal immigration, the impact is generally divided into two groups: activities that have a positive effect on legal residents, such as increased economic activity and increased tax income, and activities that have a negative effect on legal residents, such as usage of government programs and decreased wages.

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