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without getting all the benefits of those taxes. Heaven forbid if a Hard Working person, who has been here for many years while awaiting final resolution of their status, seeks to improve their lot in life through higher education. They aren't criminals, and by taking the extra effort to educate themselves, it's highly unlikely they'll ever take the criminal path.

...here's an AI summary of the situation for undocumented immigrants...
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AI Overview

Based on current research, here's an overview of the number of undocumented immigrants working and paying taxes in the U.S.:

Undocumented Population: There are an estimated 11 to 13.7 million individuals living in the United States without legal status.

Workforce Participation: A significant majority of these individuals are in the workforce. In 2022, 74.1% of the unauthorized immigrant population were employed, representing almost 5% of the total U.S. workforce and 3% of the total U.S. population. Undocumented immigrants play vital roles in various sectors, including agriculture, construction, hospitality, and service industries.

Tax Contributions: Despite lacking legal status, undocumented immigrants pay a substantial amount in taxes:

In 2023, households led by undocumented immigrants paid $89.8 billion in total taxes, including $33.9 billion in state and local taxes and $55.8 billion in federal taxes.

A 2022 study found that undocumented immigrants contributed $96.7 billion in taxes that year, with $59.4 billion going to the federal government and $37.3 billion to state and local governments.

These payments include sales, property, income, and payroll taxes.

Paying into Systems Without Benefit Eligibility: Undocumented immigrants pay into social insurance programs like Social Security, Medicare, and Unemployment Insurance through payroll deductions. However, they are largely ineligible for these benefits.

Impact on Tax Rates: In many states (40), undocumented immigrants pay a higher effective state and local tax rate than the wealthiest 1% of residents in those states.

Impact of Legalization: Providing work authorization and a pathway to legal status for undocumented immigrants would likely lead to an increase in their tax contributions.
Estimates suggest an increase of $40.2 billion per year, primarily due to higher wages and improved tax compliance rates.
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