Immigration has become an increasingly prominent political issue, heightened by the sharp increase in people coming into the country across the southern border.
While studies show it’s good for the economy overall to let more people into the country, they also show that some Americans benefit more than others, and some end up being worse off. It also matters who comes in and how. Poorly regulated immigration contributes to problems not readily apparent when looking from a purely economic point of view, some experts argue.
