US Labor Force Sees 1.2 Million Immigrant Drop as Stricter Policies Take Hold
US Labor Force Sees 1.2 Million Immigrant Drop as Stricter Policies Take Hold Preliminary data from the U.S. Census Bureau, analyzed by the Pew Research Center, reveals a significant decline of over 1.2 million immigrants from the American labor force between January and July 2025. This stark reduction, encompassing both undocumented and legal residents, is directly attributed to President Donald Trump’s intensified immigration policies, sparking widespread concern among economists and industry leaders. As the nation observed Labor Day, the ripple…