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How ICE crackdowns are affecting the workforce

How ICE crackdowns are affecting the workforce

Summary

The Trump administration's increased efforts to find and deport immigrants are impacting industries that depend on immigrant workers. Businesses like agriculture, construction, and long-term care are particularly affected by ICE raids seeking unauthorized workers.

Key Facts

  • ICE stands for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a government agency involved in enforcing immigration laws.
  • The Trump administration has focused on cracking down on unauthorized immigrants in the workforce.
  • Industries like agriculture, construction, and long-term care heavily rely on immigrant labor.
  • ICE is actively conducting raids on businesses believed to employ unauthorized workers.
  • These raids affect the ability of these industries to retain their workforce.
  • Representatives from affected industries are discussing the challenges of maintaining sufficient staff.

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