Group 1 - The recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in Home Depot parking lots in Los Angeles have sparked protests and raised concerns about the impact on sectors reliant on immigrant labor, particularly construction and residential housing [3][4] - Labor experts warn that the crackdown on day laborers could lead to significant delays in construction projects, with the Hispanic Construction Council estimating a nationwide construction workforce shortage of 500,000 workers [7][8] - The percentage of delayed construction projects has increased from 14% to 22% since President Trump took office, indicating a worsening labor market situation due to deportations and immigration enforcement [7] Group 2 - The practice of gathering in Home Depot parking lots for day labor has been a longstanding part of the labor landscape, primarily involving workers from Latin American countries targeted by tightening immigration policies [5][6] - The fear among day laborers is palpable, as they face the difficult choice of risking deportation or being unable to support their families, which is further exacerbated by the recent ICE raids [6][4] - The ripple effect of the labor shortage is felt throughout the construction industry, as smaller subcontractors struggle to complete jobs, impacting overall project timelines and efficiency [8]

By now we know you can't take Donald Trump at his word. So we were suspicious to say the least when he signaled yesterday that he would alter his hardline immigration policies to prevent some deportations at American farms and hotels after hearing complaints from business leaders. And according to new reporting in the Washington Post, it is very clear that Trump has no intention of changing quote no such policy changes are underway according to three people with knowledge. Do we have the sound of where he s ...

No, he did not have grounds. This is not an insurrection or anything like a true rebellion. I mean, the instance that has happened before was in 1965, when President Johnson, then the National Guard in Alabama, because Governor George Wallace made it very clear that he was going to allow the attack of civil rights, peaceful protesting, civil rights workers.And it was a truly dangerous situation. That's the last time this happened. And nothing here is in comparison to the fact the situation of the office.The ...