- Published on August 27, 2024
Article Summary
Mississippi spends over $100 million annually on migrant care, a burden Governor Tate Reeves attributes to the Biden-Harris administration’s failure to secure the border, further straining state resources.
•High costs: Mississippi allocates over $100 million each year to care for migrants, with significant spending on education, healthcare, and incarceration.
•Governor’s criticism: Governor Tate Reeves blames the Biden-Harris administration’s immigration policies for placing this financial burden on the state.
•Strained resources: The influx of illegal immigrants is depleting funds from critical services like schools, hospitals, and prisons.
•Inadequate reporting: Schools cannot report the exact number of illegal immigrant children they educate, making it difficult to determine the full financial impact.
•Federal response: Kamala Harris’s recent claims of supporting border security face skepticism, with critics arguing her policies have worsened the situation.
A Mississippi state auditor’s report reveals that the state spends over $100 million annually on caring for migrants, a cost Governor Tate Reeves (R) attributes to the Biden-Harris administration’s “intentional failure” to secure the border. The report estimates that more than 22,000 illegal aliens reside in Mississippi, with rising costs particularly in education, healthcare, and incarceration. Taxpayers are funding $25 million for migrant education, $77 million for healthcare, and at least $1.7 million for incarcerating migrants convicted of crimes.
Governor Reeves criticized the Biden-Harris administration for creating a worsening situation that forces states to cover the financial burden. He argued that Harris’s failure as border czar, compounded by her administration’s immigration policies, is endangering Americans and straining state budgets. Reeves emphasized that reelecting Harris would exacerbate the crisis, advocating instead for Donald Trump’s return to office to address border security.
Mississippi State Auditor Shad White warned that the illegal alien problem is “spiraling out of control,” costing taxpayers millions and draining resources from schools, hospitals, and prisons. White highlighted the difficulty in obtaining precise numbers, as schools are prohibited from reporting the exact number of illegal immigrant children they educate. He estimated that at least 2,500 children of illegal aliens are enrolled in state schools, contributing to increased spending on English Language Learners and Low Income Student Supplements.
Amid criticism of her handling of the border, Kamala Harris recently claimed to support completing Donald Trump’s border wall, tying her statement to the passage of the Democrat Party’s “border security bill”, which faces little support in Congress. Despite her claims, Harris remains an advocate for mass amnesty for 30 million illegal immigrants. Donald Trump’s vice-presidential running mate, Sen. JD Vance, criticized Harris as a “fake,” arguing that if she truly wanted a border wall, she and Biden could begin construction immediately without needing additional legislation.
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