Trump's Immigration Crackdown Backfires, Hurting U.S.-Born Workers

A new study by economists Chloe East and Elizabeth Cox finds that the Trump administration's immigration crackdown has not helped U.S.-born workers but has instead hurt their employment prospects. - ICE arrests more than quadrupled in the first year of Trump 2.0.

- Community arrests increased elevenfold, targeting noncitizens without criminal records. - The 'chilling effect' has reduced economic activity, harming native-born workers in construction and other industries.

- The study challenges the zero-sum view of immigration and labor markets. The findings suggest that mass deportations shrink the overall economy, reducing job opportunities for everyone.