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Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Coalition Starts to Fracture

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CHAPTER

Immigrant Labor Myths and Economic Realities

This chapter examines the claims surrounding immigrant labor, particularly in relation to Trump's immigration promises, while highlighting research from the 1980 Mariel Boatlift that shows little negative impact on native employment or wages. It argues against the notion that deporting immigrants would benefit native workers by demonstrating how their absence can destabilize local economies and lead to job losses.

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