Make Me Smart Trump's immigration crackdown is coming for legal workers
Apr 18, 2025
The impact of Trump's immigration policies extends beyond undocumented workers, now threatening green card holders as well. The discussion examines how these actions could disrupt the labor market and affect higher education. A legal case raises questions about due process for immigrants facing deportation. In a lighter segment, the hosts dive into crunchy food trends and the quirky idea of living underwater, highlighting the blending of serious topics with entertaining banter.
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Green Card Holders Facing Deportation
- An immigrant caregiver with a green card was deported due to a past minor offense, despite long-term residence and family ties in the U.S.
- The Trump administration's tougher stance has upended many lives, creating fear among legal immigrant workers.
Immigration Crackdown Upsets Labor Market
- The crackdown on immigrant labor threatens to disrupt key U.S. industries dependent on immigrant workers, documented or not.
- This shift could pressure wages upward but also lead to higher prices and potential labor shortages.
Immigrants Complement Native Workers
- Research generally shows immigrants complement native-born workers rather than suppress wages.
- Exceptions exist, especially in low-wage, low-skill jobs where competition and wage effects can occur.