Source: Fortune
Summary
A report from the Brookings Institution found that the Trump administration’s immigration surge in US cities resulted in 668,000 job losses, affecting both American-born workers and local economies. The study analyzed 86 cities with the sharpest rise in ICE arrests and found a “chilling effect” on industries that traditionally employ undocumented migrants, as well as sectors with few immigrant workers. The authors argue that the “shock and awe” tactics used by ICE had a broader and more visible impact than previous enforcement efforts.
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The Brookings Institution’s report suggests that the Trump administration’s immigration surge had a significant impact on local economies, with 668,000 job losses and a “chilling effect” on industries. The study’s authors argue that the “shock and awe” tactics used by ICE were counterproductive and hurt American-born workers. The report’s findings are based on an analysis of 86 cities with the sharpest rise in ICE arrests. The authors estimate that between 51,000 and 297,000 of the lost jobs would have been held by American-born workers.
The strategy enters a familiar phase: using bold action to create a desired narrative, even if the outcome is unclear.
Author: Evan Null
