Illegal Immigrants
Illegal immigrants should not be deported
"The number of deportations resulting from interior enforcement by ICE declined by 19 percent from 2011 to 2012, and is on track to decline another 22 percent in 2013".
Vaughan, Jessica. "Deportation Numbers Unwrapped." Center for Immigration Studies. Center for Immigration Studies, Oct. 2013. Web. 06 May 2014.
"Nearly every dollar earned by illegal immigrants is spent immediately, and the average wage for US citizens is $10.25/hour with an average of 34 hours per week. This means that approximately 8 million US jobs are dependent upon economic activity produced by illegal immigrant activities within the US".
"Economic Impact of Illegal Immigrants in the United States." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 05 July 2014. Web. 09 May 2014.
"Research reviewed by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office indicates that between 30 percent and 50 percent of unauthorized immigrants pay federal, state, and local taxes."
"Economic Impact of Illegal Immigrants in the United States." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 05 July 2014. Web. 09 May 2014.
"Illegal immigrants are estimated to pay in about $7 billion per year into Social Security."
"Economic Impact of Illegal Immigrants in the United States." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 05 July 2014. Web. 09 May 2014.
"The report reveals that a large majority of the population — about 73 percent — believes undocumented immigrants should be given a way to remain in the country legally under certain circumstances."
Ramos, Jairo. "Americans Think Illegal Immigrants Should Stay - And Leave."NPR. NPR, 1 Mar. 2014. Web. 09 May 2014.
Elizabeth V.
English III B Research
Spring 2014
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