ICE Raids May Cost US Citizens Millions of Jobs, New Analysis Finds
The report also suggested rising grocery and housing costs were linked to a loss of immigrant workers across the US.
A new report from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) warns that President Donald Trump's immigration policies could cost American citizens millions of jobs in the upcoming election. The report suggests that up to 6 million U.S. jobs may be lost due to the crackdown on illegal immigrants.
These job losses could lead to higher prices for everyday items like lettuce, milk, and home health care services, as well as reduced construction and caregiving industries. Michael A. Clemens, an economist at Johns Hopkins University, emphasized that the findings are based on quantitative analysis and not mere speculation. The report calls for new pathways to citizenship for immigrants contributing to the U.S. economy and urges Congress to act quickly.
Republican strategist Matt Wylie criticized the report, arguing that it is trying to capitalize on voter anxiety for political gain. The report also highlights the broader economic impact of Trump's immigration policies, including increased costs for employers, reduced tax revenue, and a "economy of fear" that leads workers to stay home and consumers to cut spending.
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