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1.2 million immigrants are gone from the U.S. workforce under Trump, preliminary data shows

1.2 million immigrants are gone from the U.S. workforce under Trump, preliminary data shows

Summary

Preliminary data shows that 1.2 million immigrants have left the U.S. workforce during the Trump administration. Lidia, who has lived in the U.S. for over 23 years after crossing the border illegally, is worried about being caught while working on farms.

Key Facts

  • 1.2 million immigrants are no longer part of the U.S. workforce.
  • This change occurred during President Trump's time in office.
  • Lidia has been in the U.S. for more than 23 years.
  • Lidia crossed the U.S.-Mexico border illegally as a teenager.
  • Lidia works on farms in California’s Central Valley.
  • She is concerned about being apprehended by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

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