My friend said “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

The claim contains several components: 1) Some illegal immigrants pay taxes, but their tax contributions do not cover the costs of their living in the U.S.; 2) The mass migration under Biden's administration is unsustainable for long-term benefits to Americans and immigrants; 3) Overloaded public systems like schools and hospitals threaten the ability to help people if resources run out.

Regarding tax payments, research shows that many undocumented immigrants do pay taxes through payroll taxes (using ITINs or false Social Security numbers), sales taxes, and property taxes indirectly. However, studies on whether these tax contributions offset public service costs are mixed. Some analyses suggest a net fiscal cost at state or local levels due to education and healthcare expenses, while others find that over a lifetime, immigrants contribute more than they consume. The complexity arises because undocumented immigrants often have lower incomes and limited access to some public benefits but still use certain services (e.g., emergency healthcare, K-12 education for children).

On the claim about mass migration under Biden being unsustainable, official data confirms increased border encounters since early 2021 compared to previous years. However, attributing this solely to Biden's policies oversimplifies factors such as economic conditions in home countries, global migration trends, and enforcement policies. The sustainability of migration flows depends on policy responses, resource allocation, and integration efforts rather than just numbers alone.

Concerns about overloaded schools, hospitals, and urban areas reflect real challenges in some communities experiencing rapid population growth. Yet these impacts vary widely by region and are influenced by broader demographic trends and funding decisions. The assertion that running out of resources will prevent helping people is speculative; resource management and policy choices play critical roles.

Overall, the claim mixes factual elements with subjective interpretation and lacks nuance about the economic contributions of undocumented immigrants and the multifaceted nature of migration policy impacts. It is misleading because it presents contested issues as settled facts without acknowledging complexity or differing expert views.