The Economic Impact of Deportations

Research indicates that deporting foreign workers adversely affects the American labor market rather than benefiting it. Historical deportation initiatives, such as those targeting Chinese and Mexican immigrants, reveal that removing these workers often shrinks industries that relied on their labor. As businesses struggle to replace immigrant workers, they face higher operational costs, which leads to decreased output and fewer job opportunities for native workers. Consequently, the notion that deportations will easily free up jobs for Americans is unfounded and counterproductive.