ICE activity hurts some U.S.-born workers, study finds
Summary
A new study finds that President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement has not increased jobs for U.S.-born workers. Instead, the crackdown has reduced employment opportunities for some American men, especially in industries like construction.Key Facts
- The study focused on U.S.-born men with a high school education or less in jobs affected by immigration enforcement.
- Increased ICE activity led to fewer jobs for these workers, rather than more.
- There is no evidence that employers raised wages to attract U.S.-born workers after deportations.
- U.S.-born workers often take different but related jobs compared to undocumented immigrants.
- When immigrant workers are removed, companies may build fewer homes and hire fewer people overall.
- The research highlights a "chilling effect" where fear of immigration enforcement lowers workforce participation and economic activity.
- The study was done by economists from the University of Colorado Boulder and published by the National Bureau of Economic Research.
- White House officials stated the administration remains committed to creating jobs for American workers while enforcing immigration laws.
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