Illegal immigration is a serious problem in the U.S., and it’s also a major hot-button political issue that has stirred up waves of controversy for years.
Much of the problem with this issue focuses on the availability of welfare benefits for immigrants who’ve entered the country illegally and seem intent on staying here. These individuals typically don’t pay taxes, meaning they make no contribution to the system, draining economic resources.
Conservatives have been calling for strict enforcement of immigration laws in order to cut down on the number of illegals entering the country and help reduce the strain on the economy. Many have also called for increased deportation for illegalsas a means to reduce the size of the welfare rolls.