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Trump administration deports hundreds of immigrants, even as a judge orders removals be stopped; Sierra Club sues DOGE over mass firings; Lack of opportunity pushes rural Gen Zers in AZ out of their communities; Fixing one problem, creating another? Ohio's lead pipe replacements.

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Secretary of State Rubio pledges more arrests like that of student activist Mahmoud Khalil. Former EPA directors sound the alarm on Lee Zeldin's deregulation plans, and lack of opportunity is pushing rural Gen Zers out of their communities.

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Farmers worry promised federal reimbursements aren't coming while fears mount that the Trump administration's efforts to raise cash means the sale of public lands, and rural America's shortage of doctors has many physicians skipping retirement.

Research shows economic impact of deportation in Ohio, U.S.

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Wednesday, March 12, 2025   

As nationwide deportation efforts continue, new research examined how past policies have shaped the economy and what could happen if the Trump administration follows through on its plans.

In Ohio, immigrants are a key part of the workforce. They make up 6% of workers, own 8% of businesses and contribute nearly $1 billion in annual business income. They also hold more than 6% of manufacturing jobs.

Chloe East, associate professor of economics at the University of Colorado in Denver, said her research found mass deportations do not create more opportunities for American workers. Instead, they leave jobs unfilled, especially in industries where U.S. citizens are unlikely to step in.

"We really don't see this substitution between unauthorized immigrants and U.S.-born workers in the way that we're promised we will by politicians," East reported. "In fact, the effect sort of goes even beyond this lack of substitution."

East pointed out through history, industries most affected include construction, agriculture, manufacturing and service jobs, roles often lower-paid, physically demanding or hazardous. She argued keeping the positions filled actually helps expand job opportunities.

Concerns about racial profiling are also growing as leaked documents suggest ICE has shifted from targeting criminals to detaining migrant families and unaccompanied children. Migrant workers make up about 20% of the U-S workforce.

East noted history shows a pattern in such policies.

"Whether we're looking a few decades back or a hundred years back, the results are very consistent and very clear that mass deportations are not the solution to any economic troubles," East explained.

While updated deportation data since Trump took office is pending, ICE reports show a majority of removals involve individuals from Mexico or Latin America. The agency said it will continue releasing quarterly updates.

This story is produced in association with Media in the Public Interest and funded in part by the George Gund Foundation.


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