Attorney Pappas (former Immigration Judge) Speaks Out on The Assault on Due Process on WFAE Radio Charlotte Talks
November 11, 2025
Myth: Undocumented Immigration Drain Public Benefits Like Social Security
Fact: Undocumented immigrant subsidize Social Security
The Trump administration falsely claims that immigrants drain public benefits like Social Security. But immigrants offset the demographic factors that are straining the Social Security Trust Fund, with undocumented immigrants paying $26.2 billion into Social Security in 2023.
Myth: Immigrants Take Away Jobs
Fact: Immigrants Create Jobs!
Many immigrants bring an entrepreneurial spirit and a wealth of skills that lead to job creation, not job losses. According to research from the National Foundation for American Policy, immigrants in the U.S. are almost twice as likely to start a business compared to native-born citizens. These immigrant-owned businesses, both large and small, provide millions of jobs. Companies like Google, Tesla, and eBay were founded by immigrants or their children, showing the profound impact that immigrants can have on the American economy.