Considering that the United States is home to the third largest population in the world—with a significant portion comprised of immigrants—it's no surprise that immigrant populations and associated costs are a topic of ongoing discussion and scrutiny. Particularly in the context of unauthorized immigration, the financial implications can vary considerably by state. Moreover, with a significant increase of unauthorized entries in the US, rising by 1.13 million between 2020 and 2022, it becomes imperative to analyze this data across all states.