This article describes a recent report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Bureau of the Census which shows that between January and July, 2025, 1.2 million foreign born workers (authorized and unauthorized) left the labor force. This was the result of detentions, deportations, and “work “no shows” due to fear of detention/deportation and no new incoming labor.
Unauthorized immigrants comprise portions of our labor sectors as follows:
- Construction – 13%
- Agriculture (crop farmworkers) – 42%
- Agriculture (all) – 25%
- Leisure/Hospitality – 7%
- Domestic Cleaners – 25%
The report provided shows an impact to prices in fruits and vegetables.
Immigration Insight 