But the entire nation faces a school overcrowding crisis. The surge in school-age children was been widely reported. In addition, there is considerable evidence that immigration is declining. Though illegal immigration is difficult to measure, indications are that President Clinton's efforts to strengthen border enforcement and deportation have led to a decline in that population. Senator Padavan fails to show that the parents of immigrant children in New York City don't pay enough taxes to support their children's education.
Most studies show that immigrants contribute much more in taxes than they receive in benefits.
The writer is a lawyer and editor of Siskind's Immigration Bulletin. Instructions for saving this article on your computer are also available.