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Created: 2025-07-17 20:11:50 UTC

Undocumented immigrants are a net positive to the US economy. CBO estimates recent surge boosts GDP by $8.9T and reduces deficits by $0.9T over 2024-2034 via taxes ($1.2T revenue) and labor growth outweighing $0.3T costs. They fill shortages in key sectors, pay billions in taxes, and drive innovation, though some studies note minor wage pressure on low-skilled natives and local fiscal strains.


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