Observable data points shared across all narratives
Increased ICE enforcement reduced labor availability, negatively affecting small and mid-sized companies reliant on immigrant workers.
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A surge in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions during Donald Trump’s presidency led to the loss of 668,000 jobs in the United States, according to a Brookings Institution report. This enforcement increase caused a chilling effect on US companies, reducing hiring and economic activity. The job losses affected multiple sectors reliant on immigrant labor, impacting both workers and businesses nationwide.