How does immigration help the economy? Immigrants make a significant impact on state and local economies. Learn more about the contributions immigrants make as workers, taxpayers and consumers.
Recent Features
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Fact Sheet
Since the creation of the Department of Homeland Security in 2003, the federal government has spent an estimated $324 billion on the agencies that carry out immigration enforcement.
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Special Report
While there are many facets to an intelligent immigration reform package, one thing is clear: legalization for undocumented immigrants helps all of us.