Illegal immigration could cost Mississippi more than $100 million every year, a new report from the state’s auditor reveals.
The report, from Mississippi State Auditor Shad White, addresses the costs of illegal immigration for the broader country before delving into the ways illegal immigration places a financial burden on Mississippi’s education, healthcare, and public safety systems. The investigation comes as polling indicates that immigration is a top issue for voters heading into the presidential election.
“Just last week, an illegal immigrant was arrested in North Mississippi for allegedly raping a 10-year-old boy twice,” State Auditor Shad White told The Daily Wire. “Every state is a border state now, and our new report shows how much state taxpayers are spending thanks to the open border.”
“Illegal immigration creates a financial burden for taxpayers across the…
