668,000 Jobs Lost: ICE Raids Hit US Cities Hard

In a sweeping move last year, immigration enforcement ramped up and left a trail of job losses across US cities. The numbers are stark: 668,000 jobs vanished, striking a blow to local economies. The Brookings Institution reported these figures with a clear message that the impact went far beyond just the immigrant workforce.

ICE's aggressive tactics brought more visibility and fear, leading to a chilling effect in communities. Construction, a sector heavily dependent on immigrant labor, saw major hits. But it wasn't just immigrant-reliant industries. Even sectors like arts and entertainment, not traditionally linked with immigrant workers, felt the pinch. Businesses, facing uncertainty, cut back. People stopped spending. The impact rippled beyond those directly targeted, affecting American-born workers too. Of the jobs lost, up to 297,000 belonged to them.

Here's the thing: when consumer spending in immigrant-heavy areas drops by 25%, it's a sign of deeper issues. Fear from enforcement isn't just about immediate job loss. It disrupts spending habits, stalls businesses, and dampens local economies. If the goal was to protect American workers, this strategy backfired, causing more harm than good.

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