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Illegal immigration in Georgia: an overview
Illegal immigration is a complex issue in Georgia, with both economic and social dimensions. In recent years, the state has seen an increase in unauthorized immigrant detentions and policy changes aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration.
Here's a look at some key aspects of illegal immigration in Georgia:
Statistics and demographics
Estimated population: 347,800 unauthorized immigrants resided in Georgia in 2022, comprising 29.7% of the state's immigrant population and 3.2% of the total population.
Origin: The majority of unauthorized immigrants in Georgia come from Mexico (48%), followed by Guatemala (11%), India (7%), El Salvador (5%), and Honduras (5%).
Family ties: 263,300 U.S. citizens in Georgia lived with at least one undocumented family member in 2022, including 168,300 children.
DACA recipients: Georgia is home to nearly 21,000 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients.
Economic impacts
Workforce: Undocumented immigrants comprised 5% of Georgia's workforce in 2016.
Key industries: Undocumented immigrants are particularly concentrated in agricultural occupations (53%), construction jobs (24%), and building grounds and maintenance (15%).
Economic contribution: Immigrant workers without legal status or with temporary protections contribute more than $10.5 billion to the Georgia economy annually through their wages.
Tax contributions: Undocumented immigrants in Georgia paid an estimated $563.7 million in federal taxes and $355.2 million in state and local taxes in 2018.
Consumer spending: Immigrant-led households in Georgia had $26.3 billion in spending power (after-tax income) in 2018.
Challenges and concerns
Legal barriers: Undocumented immigrants face numerous legal hurdles, including restrictions on access to state-funded Medicaid and driver's licenses.
Risk of deportation: Collaboration between local law enforcement and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) leads to higher numbers of detentions and deportations, according to Quijano Law.
Detention conditions: Georgia has the fifth-largest number of people in ICE detention in the country, raising concerns about health and safety, reports Governing.
Separation of families: Increased enforcement can lead to the separation of families, creating significant hardship for both parents and children.
Exploitation and abuse: Undocumented immigrants are vulnerable to exploitation and abuse in the workplace due to their lack of legal protections.
Policy and enforcement
Georgia Criminal Alien Track and Report Act of 2024 (HB 1105): This law mandates cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities, authorizes officers to verify immigration status, and imposes penalties on local governments that adopt "sanctuary" policies.
287(g) program: This program allows ICE to delegate immigration enforcement authority to trained state and local law enforcement officers, resulting in more detentions and deportations.
Sanctuary city ban: Georgia law prohibits cities and counties from enacting policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
Potential for lawsuits: Legislation has been passed that allows lawsuits against local governments and officials who are seen as violating the ban on sanctuary policies.

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