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It's worth noting that the majority (~60%) of illegal immigrants arrive legally and simply overstay their visas. Also, Mexicans no longer make up the majority
by Baeocystin 9y ago
It's worth noting that the majority (~60%) of illegal immigrants arrive legally and simply overstay their visas. Also, Mexicans no longer make up the majority of the undocumented.
Not arguing for or against anything, just putting some numbers out that I recently learned, and found surprising myself. Should be an easy google-verify if you're interested.
- coolspot 9y agoFirst result in google says Mexicans make 59% of illegal immigrants in U.S., per wikipedia - 62%.
- Baeocystin 9y agoIt's a recent shift. I found the link where I first read about it. http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/04/27/5-facts-about-illegal-immigration-in-the-u-s/ http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/04/27/5-facts-abou...