For California the consequences of unregulated immigration now consume well over 1/3 of the state's budget.
30% of the public education system expenses and 25% of the criminal justice system expenses, the public health care system expenses and the cost of public welfare.
The cost of providing public services to the consequences of unregulated immigration over the past 50 years is THE largest expense the state faces.
It is fair and accurate to say that the upcoming fiscal, political battle in California revolves around unregulated immigration although both major parties are unwilling to discuss the issue in that light.
It's the 400 pound gorilla that few are willing to address honestly
Also, this study:
Tired & Poor: Bankrupt Arguments for Mass, Unskilled Immigration
We at the Center for Immigration Studies estimate that the average Mexican immigrant will use $55,200 more in public services during his lifetime than he pays in taxes.