Over 47% of illegal border crossings into the US occur in Arizona along its border with Mexico, with undocumented immigrants making up more than 6% of the state's population. This has resulted in increased crime and negative economic impacts. The causes of illegal immigration include poverty, unemployment, government corruption, and economic recession in home countries. Proposed solutions discussed in the document include deportation, charging undocumented immigrants, negotiating policies with Mexico, and taking a humanitarian approach by addressing the root causes of poverty near the border through organized deportation coupled with poverty elimination efforts.