It looks like some sort of immigration law change is imminent, which will result in more illegal immigration and higher taxes. We have the legal right to regulate who immigrates to the United States. Because we have plenty of people, we can afford to be selective and adopt a "Best and Brightest" immigration policy. We will not and will actually give citizenship to millions of people who violated our immigration laws. Certain industries, mainly agriculture, love the importation of millions of people who pay no taxes and will work for substandard wages. The healthcare, education, and infrastructure costs are borne by the rest of the taxpayers. The overwhelming majority of immigrants will have originated in Mexico or Latin America, effectively eliminating any possibility of fairness or diversity (if there were such a thing), which is usually the impetus for policy change. Mexico has de facto most favored nation immigration status due to its geography and economic status. Any sort of amnesty will motivate further illegal immigration. Citizenship by birth on U.S. territory is as archaic and desultory as the electoral college.
The immigration changes to come will eventually lower the standard of living for most Americans. The myth of immigration strengthening a nation or economy is unproved. The costs are readily apparent. I hate to dredge up the 99% to 1% arguments and all of the disinformation it entails, but the reality is that the people who are deciding and (not)enforcing immigration policy will not in any way be affected by its negative outcomes. The myths will fly and the masses will salivate, but in the end, America will be worse off.
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