Undocumented immigrants are most commonly found in states with large urban centers and established immigrant communities. California, Texas, Florida, and New York have some of the highest populations of undocumented aliens due to their economic opportunities and diverse populations. These states often have industries that rely heavily on immigrant labor, such as agriculture, construction, and services.
the southwest
That is PC speak for illegal aliens.
A more formal term for "illegal alien" might be "undocumented immigrant."
because liberals run the us
According to this recent study, 17% of CA state prison inmates are aliens, including both documented and undocumented. http://www.ppic.org/content/pubs/cacounts/CC_208KBCC.pdf
Undocumented or illegal aliens are unable to collect social security income even though they may have paid Social Security out of their pay checks. Also, undocumented aliens are unable to receive social security cards.
It is a legal marriage in the US. It is not a claim to legal residency for visitor or undocumented alien though. The laws of the visitors and undocumented aliens country of origin will mandate whether it is a legal marriage there.
People have a few main issues over undocumented aliens. One is that they don't pay taxes yet they are still entitled to services like schools and hospitals. Another is that they are taking American jobs, but there aren't many Americans willing to pick fruit.
Catholic Charities, as with any other Catholic institution does not card people who are in need.
There are no firm figures but the latest figures quoted in the media mention figures ranging from 10 to 12 Million persons.
Technically, the Department of Labor cannot offer assistance to illegal aliens. As an undocumented immigrant, you would not be eligible for public assistance. And, if discovered, you are in danger of deportation.
Nationwide , 33% illegal aliens in the prison system - source is Lou dobbs I think. ----- Don't know where Dobbs gets his numbers, but the study linked below finds that 17% of CA state prison inmates are aliens, counting both documented and undocumented. So illegals would be some fraction of 17%. Nationally I'd expect it to be lower.