LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Michigan has been seeing a massive surge in illegal immigration, with the numbers skyrocketing by 775% since 2021 according to report from MarketWatch using numbers that are cited from federal court data from the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse at Syracuse University. MarketWatch says that while the data isn’t a comprehensive account, it provides a “general” sense of which destinations are attractive to illegal immigrants.
The spike of illegal immigration under the Biden-Harris administration has raised concerns among residents and politicians alike, sparking debates about the impact on local communities, resources, and the upcoming election.
Elon Musk weighs in.
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Michigan isn’t the only swing state feeling the pinch. Georgia, Pennsylvania, Arizona, and other swing states are also seeing significant percentage increases which puts a strain on local resources.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk didn’t hold back when he posted the numbers and called out what he sees as a strategic move by the Democrats to reshape the electorate.
The Dems are doing deliberate voter importation to swing states & fast-tracking them to citizenship.
The only question is when (not if) enough migrants can vote to flip all swing states, shifting the whole country to permanent one-party rule, just like what happened to… https://t.co/2eNPtYOxOZ
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 3, 2024
Taxpayer burden: who really pays the price?
The financial burden on Michigan taxpayers from illegal immigration is nothing short of staggering. According to a report from the Federation for American Immigration Reform, the unauthorized migrant population costs the state $1.12 billion annually through services like education, healthcare, and public assistance. While some argue that immigration boosts the economy, local governments are grappling with how to fund these rising expenses without additional revenue streams.
What’s at stake in 2024?
As the 2024 election draws near, illegal immigration is heating up as a top issue alongside economic concerns, ramping up the pressure on candidates in Michigan and around the country to tackle the financial and social fallout from this surge.
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The future of swing states like Michigan may very well depend on how they handle this challenge – and whether voters believe that the current administration is up to the task or if change needs to be made.
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