Carbondale Reporter

By now, many have become aware of the millions of illegal immigrants that the Biden administration has allowed into the United States over the last four years. This situation raises questions about its impact on taxpayers and public resources.

From a fiscal standpoint, Illinois taxpayers have spent billions of dollars due to illegal immigration, diverting funds from essential social services for citizens. The state provides healthcare benefits for illegal immigrants that exceed those available to many Illinois families. Under Governor JB Pritzker's administration, more than $3 billion has been allocated to services for migrants and illegal immigrants, while critical services for vulnerable citizens remain underfunded.

The state's sanctuary policy has incurred significant costs and raised concerns about community safety. In response, House Republicans have introduced legislation to repeal Illinois' TRUST Act, which restricts local law enforcement from collaborating with federal authorities on immigration matters. They argue that ending this policy would facilitate the deportation of dangerous criminal aliens among the estimated half-a-million illegal immigrants in Illinois.

Illinois is currently dealing with a billion-dollar budget deficit. Critics argue that instead of curtailing welfare programs for illegal immigrants, Democrats propose tax increases to cover what they see as excessive spending. These proposed tax hikes are intended to fund benefits for illegal immigrants and other projects but are viewed by some as potentially harmful to the economy and burdensome for residents.

Efforts continue towards immigration reform and a state budget prioritizing working families and seniors over illegal immigrants.

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