Immigration is a topic that can spark some of the most heated debates. Whether for or against, people tend to have varying opinions. In this paper, I will be citing examples and giving explanations as to why I am for immigration. Firstly, many give the argument that economic impact of immigration is a burden on the American economy. While Lisa Christensen Gee, the State Tax Policy Director for the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, reports that “Undocumented immigrants contribute significantly to state and local taxes, collectively paying an estimated $11.64 billion a year.” While it could also be argued illegal immigration contributes to a higher crime rate, Alan Gomez, the Immigration Reporter at USA Today, states “…using the data
