While some undocumented immigrants do pay taxes, evidence indicates that the total taxes they pay do not fully cover all public costs associated with their presence, but claims about mass migration under Biden overwhelming public systems lack comprehensive support and omit important context.
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I didn't say they necessarily don't pay taxes, some don't, but the amount of taxes illegal immigrants are paying does not cover the cost of them living here in the United States. I just don't think the mass migration that happened under Biden's administration is sustainable for long term benefits of Americans or immigrants that are seeking a better life. If our schools, hospitals, downtown areas are flooded and if our systems are overloaded how can we keep helping people if we run out of resources
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Verified July 13, 2025Key Evidence
Studies show many undocumented immigrants pay various taxes but often do not cover all public service costs associated with their presence; increased migration under Biden has been documented but assessments of sustainability and system overload are complex and context-dependent without clear consensus.
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What the Evidence Shows
The claim can be broken down into several components: 1) Some undocumented immigrants pay taxes, but the amount does not cover their costs to public services; 2) The mass migration under Biden's administration is unsustainable for long-term benefits; 3) Overloaded public systems such as schools, hospitals, and downtown areas threaten the ability to help people if resources run out.
Regarding tax contributions, research from credible sources such as the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (not in the provided sources but widely cited) shows that many undocumented immigrants do pay taxes through payroll taxes using Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs), sales taxes, and property taxes indirectly. However, studies also indicate that the total fiscal impact varies by state and locality and often does not fully offset costs related to education, healthcare, and social services for undocumented populations. Thus, the assertion that taxes paid do not cover all costs is generally supported but depends on specific contexts.
On the claim about mass migration under Biden being unsustainable, the provided search results do not directly address migration statistics or sustainability analyses. Independent data from U.S. Government agencies show increased border encounters during Biden's term compared to previous years, but sustainability assessments require nuanced economic and social analysis beyond raw numbers. The claim that this migration is unsustainable is an opinion reflecting concerns about resource strain rather than a proven fact.
The statement about schools, hospitals, and downtown areas being 'flooded' and systems overloaded is a subjective characterization. While some localities report strains on public services due to population growth or migration-related factors, these issues are complex and influenced by multiple variables including funding levels, policy decisions, and demographic changes. There is no conclusive evidence that these systems are universally overwhelmed to the point of running out of resources.
In summary, the claim mixes factual elements (tax contributions by some undocumented immigrants) with subjective interpretations (unsustainability of migration and system overload). The lack of direct evidence in the provided sources about migration impacts under Biden limits full verification. Therefore, the claim is misleading because it presents a partial truth combined with unsubstantiated generalizations about sustainability and resource depletion.