Deporting Millions of Immigrants Would Shock the US Economy, Increasing Housing, Food and Other Prices

Deporting Millions of Immigrants Would Shock the US Economy, Increasing Housing, Food and Other Prices

By Francisco I. Pedraza, The Conversation | Editorial credit: Alexey Pavlishak / shutterstock.com One of President Donald Trump’s major promises during the 2024 presidential campaign was to launch mass deportations of immigrants living in the U.S. without legal authorization. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has said that, since January 2025, it is detaining and planning […]

Trump’s Increased Efforts to Identify and Deport Undocumented Individuals Impact U.S. Economy

Trump’s Increased Efforts to Identify and Deport Undocumented Individuals Impact U.S. Economy

By Mary Campbell Click here to know your rights President Donald Trump’s intensified efforts to identify and deport undocumented individuals in the United States have significant implications for various sectors of the economy.                      Undocumented workers constitute a substantial portion of the labor force in several […]

Stricter Work Permit Rules: Economic Impact on the U.S. Economy and Immigrants

Stricter Work Permit Rules: Economic Impact on the U.S. Economy and Immigrants

By Esther Claudette Gittens President Trump’s executive order to deny work permits to immigrants awaiting legal status decisions has profound implications for the U.S. economy and affected individuals. While the administration aims to prioritize American workers, the policy could exacerbate labor shortages, reduce tax revenue, and strain public assistance programs. Introduction On the first day […]

How Donald Trump’s Mass Deportations and Tariffs Would Impact New York City’s Economy

How Donald Trump’s Mass Deportations and Tariffs Would Impact New York City’s Economy

By Greg David, THE CITY | Editorial Credit: Leonard Zhukovsky / shutterstock.com  At last week’s rally at Madison Square Garden, Donald Trump yet again pledged to “launch the largest deportation program in American history.” According to him, deporting millions of immigrants, including those who are undocumented and those who are here legally, will free up millions […]