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Lawmakers have vehemently argued over the economics behind immigration labor. Critics contend that allowing undocumented immigrants into the labor market suppresses wages and limits job opportunities for lawfully residing citizens. The opposing perspective, however, argues that a path to citizenship would equalize the playing field, enhancing workers’ rights and stabilizing wage structures. A critical question thus arises: why would political entities advocate for immigrant pathways rather than stricter enforcement of existing immigration laws?