""Heightened ICE activity is harming the labor market overall, and we find no evidence that it is benefiting U.S.-born workers. If anything, job opportunities for U.S.-born workers are going down as a result.""
""Immigrants were a crucial component of the U.S. economy, and as it turns out, immigrant labor was also central to many people's hopes of staying in a job.""
Trump claimed a mandate for mass deportations, aligning with Republican voter priorities on immigration. While many Americans support strict immigration controls, views among independents have shifted negatively after 17 months of Trump's policies. Over a million immigrants have been removed from the labor force, revealing economic costs. Research indicates that immigrant labor is vital for many industries, and the crackdown has harmed job opportunities for U.S.-born workers, with heightened ICE activity showing no benefits for them.
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