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Illegal Aliens: National Net Cost Estimates Vary Widely

HEHS-95-133 Published: Jul 25, 1995. Publicly Released: Jul 25, 1995.
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Highlights

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO examined the costs of providing benefits and services to illegal aliens, focusing on: (1) current estimates of the national net costs of illegal aliens to all levels of government; (2) the variation in these estimates; and (3) areas in which the estimates could be improved.

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Justice and Law Enforcement
Cost analysisEducation or training costsEligibility criteriaFederal aid programsFood programs for childrenHealth care costsImmigration enforcementImmigration and naturalization lawMedicaidState-administered programsStatistical methodsSupplemental security income