The Fiscal Burden of Illegal Immigration On United States Taxpayers 2023

This report examines the annual fiscal impact of illegal aliens on at both the federal and state levels. FAIR used the most recent data available and accounted for new programs and legislative/policy developments up to the end of 2022. Significant temporary spending related to illegal immigration, like aid programs during the COVID-19 pandemic, also took place during the study period. While we do highlight COVID-related costs, they are not included in our overall totals because of their temporary nature, and this report strives to paint a picture of more static costs.