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At the forefront of this crisis is the emergency shelter system, which reportedly costs taxpayers over a billion dollars. This figure, while staggering, represents only the "front end" of a much deeper fiscal issue. The emergency shelter system provides temporary housing, meals, basic healthcare, and essential supplies like diapers and formula, serving primarily newly arrived migrant families. However, the larger, long-term costs associated with illegal immigration—spanning education, welfare support, and healthcare—are where the true financial burden lies.