And the large scale illegal migration that has occurred in those regions has also destroyed fragile ecosystems. The facts are unambiguous. State governments and we must rely on state estimates since federal agencies refused to gather meaningful data, have calculated that each illegal migrant leaves behind an estimated 6 to 8 pounds of trash during their journey across the border. With more than 2.1 million encounters with illegal entrance last year, it's likely that illegal immigrants left a minimum of 12 million pounds of trash in 2024 alone. (01:41–01:57)
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Asserts that state governments estimate each illegal migrant leaves 6 to 8 pounds of trash.
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