""When a construction company has a hard time finding people to do those jobs, they're going to build fewer homes, and fewer new buildings in general, and hire less people in general, including jobs that are typically taken by U.S.-born workers, like electricians or roofers.""
""There is no shortage of American minds and hands to grow our labor force. President Trump's agenda to create jobs for American workers represents this Administration's commitment to capitalizing on that untapped potential while delivering on our mandate to enforce our immigration laws.""
Research indicates that ICE enforcement has a significant negative impact on employment for U.S.-born men with at most a high-school education, especially in construction. The study found no evidence of wage increases to attract U.S.-born workers, suggesting a reduction in overall demand instead. The narrative that deportations benefit U.S.-born workers is flawed, as they typically occupy complementary roles rather than the same jobs as undocumented workers. The findings reflect a chilling effect on immigrant communities and the labor market.
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