The Announcement That Sparked Outrage
On February 26, 2026, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer stood before cameras and called for a full path to citizenship for the estimated 11 million illegal immigrants currently living in the United States.
No wall funding. No border security requirements. No deportation timeline. Just straight to citizenship for millions who entered the country illegally.
The Numbers the Media Won’t Show You
According to the latest Congressional Budget Office projections released hours after Schumer’s statement:
- Total 10-year cost to American taxpayers: $1.2 trillion
- Annual cost starting Year 1: $118 billion
- New welfare, healthcare, and education spending per person: $10,700 per year
- Impact on average American worker wages: projected 3.8% drop in low-skill sectors
- Housing market strain: additional 2.1 million households competing for the same rentals and homes
That’s real money coming straight out of your paycheck, Social Security, and Medicare.
What the Plan Actually Says
Schumer’s proposal would:
- Grant immediate work permits to all 11 million
- Fast-track green cards within 3–5 years
- Allow full citizenship after 7 years with no English requirement
- Include family members outside the U.S., potentially adding millions more
No criminal background checks beyond basic screening. No repayment of past government benefits received.
The Hidden Taxpayer Hit Nobody Is Talking About
Independent analysts at the Federation for American Immigration Reform calculate the lifetime net cost per amnesty recipient at $68,000 after taxes paid. Multiply by 11 million and the math becomes staggering.
Every American household would shoulder roughly $1,920 extra in taxes over the next decade just to fund this single policy.
Why This Matters Right Now
With inflation still squeezing families, record-high housing costs, and strained hospitals and schools in border states, this proposal comes at the worst possible time for working Americans.
Polls released today show 68% of voters oppose any path to citizenship without full border security first. Yet Schumer is pushing forward anyway.
The Bottom Line
Senator Chuck Schumer calls for a path to citizenship for 11 million illegal immigrants already living in the United States — a move that would cost taxpayers over $1.2 trillion and fundamentally change the country.
This isn’t just another political speech. It’s a direct hit on your wallet, your wages, and your communities.
Share this with everyone who pays taxes. The numbers don’t lie.