Gwat Bhattacharjie - Immigration
A few days ago the Supreme Court decided to take up the case of President Obama’s executive amnesty of four million illegal aliens under his DAPA (Deferred Action for Parents of Americans) and DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) that was challenged by 26 states. If you remember a lower court in Texas under Judge Haney issued an injunction that was upheld by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Arguments have begun and a decision may be reached by June or July.
Needless to say, this will be a momentous decision that will affect the immigration issue for a long time to come. Republican Presidential candidates Donald Trump and Ted Cruz are standing strong against illegal immigration and enforcing the border, while Democrat Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has vowed to carry out Obama’s policies and even threatened to go further, and Bernie Sanders is no better.
Upon Justice Scalia’s death, the Court is being divided evenly between four liberals and four conservatives. With an even split the injunction will be upheld and the case returned to Judge Haney to be litigated on its merits. I think that would be the best under the circumstances. Justice Kennedy already noted that ”It’s as if the President is setting the policy and the Congress is executing it. That’s just upside down.” If one of the conservatives would side with the liberal judges, it would have drastic consequences to the nation’s immigration setting policy and for this nation to go forward to more balanced and sane immigration. It would endorse the Administration’s limitless executive power and leave Congress and the American people defenseless against an unprincipled president. We shall watch with bated breath.
Immigration and U.S. Population Growth:
We’re rightfully concerned with immigration because it’s the most important factor affecting any nation in a multitude of ways. Currently the Syrian refugee influx is causing tremendous problems threatening the European Union. And this Administration has intentions of accepting thousands of refugees even if the FBI had said they could not be properly vetted.
The Pew Research stated that U.S. population grew by 131 million (68 percent) during the past 50 years mostly through immigration. With continued immigration we shall grow from 324 million to 441 million in the next 50 years (36 percent), whereas with no immigration after 2015, the population would only increase to 338 million in 2065 (4 percent).
Illegal Immigration Costs:
The cost of illegal immigration is estimated to be over $100 billion. Supposing DAPA and DACA pass, these illegal immigrants will be issued work authorizations and social security. They will be eligible for Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) and can even amend their tax returns from the past three years to claim credits. Heritage Foundation calculated that they would receive $7.8 billion per year plus $23.5 billion in retroactive claims. Additionally they would be eligible to the full extent of taxpayer benefits such as Obamacare, unemployment benefits, Social Security and Medicare. The lifetime costs of Social Security and Medicare to DAPA recipients would be $1.3 trillion and Obamacare benefits would be $15.5 billion per year.
In California:
To reprise, although illegal immigrants pay an estimated $3.5 billion in taxes in California, the total costs in state and local expenses that they incur is a whopping $25.3 billion.
Now California wants to be the first state to allow their illegal immigrants to participate in Obamacare.
Senate Bill (SB 10) from Senator Ricardo Lara (D.33) requires California to do just that – it will seek a waiver from the Federal Government to allow illegal immigrants to participate. If this passes, taxpayers will be forced to subsidize the costs of providing healthcare to 3 million people.
Action alert:
Please call the following Republican State Senators and ask them to vote against SB 10:
State Senator Patricia Bates, Laguna Hills, (916) 651-4036
State Senator Bob Huff, Brea, (916) 651-4029
State Senator Mike Morrell, Rancho Cucamonga, (916) 651-4023
State Senator Janet Nguyen, Garden Grove, (916) 651-4034
State Senator Sharon Runner, Lancaster, (916) 651-4021
A few days ago the Supreme Court decided to take up the case of President Obama’s executive amnesty of four million illegal aliens under his DAPA (Deferred Action for Parents of Americans) and DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) that was challenged by 26 states. If you remember a lower court in Texas under Judge Haney issued an injunction that was upheld by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Arguments have begun and a decision may be reached by June or July.
Needless to say, this will be a momentous decision that will affect the immigration issue for a long time to come. Republican Presidential candidates Donald Trump and Ted Cruz are standing strong against illegal immigration and enforcing the border, while Democrat Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has vowed to carry out Obama’s policies and even threatened to go further, and Bernie Sanders is no better.
Upon Justice Scalia’s death, the Court is being divided evenly between four liberals and four conservatives. With an even split the injunction will be upheld and the case returned to Judge Haney to be litigated on its merits. I think that would be the best under the circumstances. Justice Kennedy already noted that ”It’s as if the President is setting the policy and the Congress is executing it. That’s just upside down.” If one of the conservatives would side with the liberal judges, it would have drastic consequences to the nation’s immigration setting policy and for this nation to go forward to more balanced and sane immigration. It would endorse the Administration’s limitless executive power and leave Congress and the American people defenseless against an unprincipled president. We shall watch with bated breath.
Immigration and U.S. Population Growth:
We’re rightfully concerned with immigration because it’s the most important factor affecting any nation in a multitude of ways. Currently the Syrian refugee influx is causing tremendous problems threatening the European Union. And this Administration has intentions of accepting thousands of refugees even if the FBI had said they could not be properly vetted.
The Pew Research stated that U.S. population grew by 131 million (68 percent) during the past 50 years mostly through immigration. With continued immigration we shall grow from 324 million to 441 million in the next 50 years (36 percent), whereas with no immigration after 2015, the population would only increase to 338 million in 2065 (4 percent).
Illegal Immigration Costs:
The cost of illegal immigration is estimated to be over $100 billion. Supposing DAPA and DACA pass, these illegal immigrants will be issued work authorizations and social security. They will be eligible for Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) and can even amend their tax returns from the past three years to claim credits. Heritage Foundation calculated that they would receive $7.8 billion per year plus $23.5 billion in retroactive claims. Additionally they would be eligible to the full extent of taxpayer benefits such as Obamacare, unemployment benefits, Social Security and Medicare. The lifetime costs of Social Security and Medicare to DAPA recipients would be $1.3 trillion and Obamacare benefits would be $15.5 billion per year.
In California:
To reprise, although illegal immigrants pay an estimated $3.5 billion in taxes in California, the total costs in state and local expenses that they incur is a whopping $25.3 billion.
Now California wants to be the first state to allow their illegal immigrants to participate in Obamacare.
Senate Bill (SB 10) from Senator Ricardo Lara (D.33) requires California to do just that – it will seek a waiver from the Federal Government to allow illegal immigrants to participate. If this passes, taxpayers will be forced to subsidize the costs of providing healthcare to 3 million people.
Action alert:
Please call the following Republican State Senators and ask them to vote against SB 10:
State Senator Patricia Bates, Laguna Hills, (916) 651-4036
State Senator Bob Huff, Brea, (916) 651-4029
State Senator Mike Morrell, Rancho Cucamonga, (916) 651-4023
State Senator Janet Nguyen, Garden Grove, (916) 651-4034
State Senator Sharon Runner, Lancaster, (916) 651-4021
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