On the recordSeptember 12, 2023
Dozens and dozens of empirical studies have found that immigration benefits our economy.
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congress.govAlex Padilla: “Dozens and dozens of empirical studies have found that immigration benefits our economy.”
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Padilla cites studies showing immigration's positive impact on the economy.
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