Benefits Of Illegal Immigrants

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Thank you for contacting me about social benefits for illegal immigrants. I appreciate knowing your thoughts on this issue.
The Obama administration has granted over 541,000 Social Security numbers to illegal immigrants under President Obama’s original 2012 deportation amnesty for Dreamers. As a result, those who receive Social Security numbers will have access to various benefits such as; work permits, tax credits and driver’s licenses.
Those who enter illegally enter the country should not be granted benefits reserved for hard-working American taxpayers. The American people have made it clear that they want the President's unilateral moves stopped, the border secured, and our laws enforced. As Congress moves forward, we must seek real solutions

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