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Immigration Policy & Enforcement - The Trump administration invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, a law not used since World War II, to deport 238 Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador, claiming they were terrorists and gang members [1][23] - Internal government documents revealed that 75% of the deported Venezuelans had no criminal records [13] - The Trump administration's mass deportation plan aimed to prioritize those with convictions and national security threats [10] - A Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman stated that many deported individuals without criminal records were considered terrorists, human rights abusers, and gangsters [13] - The Trump administration paid El Salvador's government $6 million to house prisoners [30] - The Biden administration has carried out over 4 million expulsions and deportations, more than the Trump administration [74][113] Border Security & Illegal Immigration - The US-Canadian border is the longest international land border, stretching over 5,500 miles [36] - In the Swanton sector, illegal crossings increased to levels not seen in the previous 17 years, with over 19,000 migrants arrested from 97 countries [45] - Migrants pay smugglers approximately $3,000 each to cross the northern border [41] - The Sinaloa cartel is involved in human and drug smuggling operations across the northern border [38][40] - US Customs and Border Protection seized 43 pounds of fentanyl at the northern border last year, compared to over 21,000 pounds at the US-Mexico border [43] - Last year, there were fewer than 24,000 illegal crossings from Canada, while the southern border saw 1.5 million illegal crossings [44] - Texas has committed over $11 billion to Operation Lonear, aimed at deterring illegal crossings [125] - US Customs and Border Protection recorded 2.5 million instances of detaining or turning away people attempting to cross into the US from Mexico last year [127] - Chinese migrants are the fastest-growing group attempting to cross the border illegally [128] - In 2022, the US granted only 160,000 temporary visas to Chinese nationals, a significant decrease from 2.2 million in 2016 [148] - Last year, US Customs and Border Protection reported 37,000 Chinese citizens were apprehended crossing illegally from Mexico into the US, 50 times more than 2 years earlier [134] Mass Deportation - A study by the American Immigration Council found that mass deportation could reduce the GDP by 1.7% trillion [71] - One estimate suggests it would cost $88 billion to deport a million people a year [87] - It costs $150 a night to detain people awaiting deportation, with an average stay of 46 days [83] - One deportation flight can cost $250,000 [83]

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Economic Sentiment - 56% of voters believe Trump is losing the battle against inflation, with 85% of Democrats, 24% of Republicans, and 61% of Independents agreeing [11] - 52% of voters think the U.S. economy is strong today, an increase of 6 percentage points since April 2025 [6] - 39% of voters believe the U.S. economy is on the right track, with inflation (34%) and immigration (32%) being the top two issues [6] Political Approval Ratings - Trump's approval rating stands at 46%, a decrease of 6 points from February 2025, with the highest support among Republican, male, 25-44 years old, white, and rural voters [2] - The Republican Party's approval rating is at 47%, down 5 points, while the Democratic Party's approval rating remains steady at 42% [6] Voter Perspectives on Policies - A majority of voters support most of Trump's policies, particularly on lowering prescription drug prices (84% support) and deporting illegal immigrants who have committed crimes (80% support) [6] - 67% of voters are aware of Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," with 50% opposing it and 42% believing it will add too much to federal debt [11] Foreign Policy Views - 60% of voters support the administration's efforts to take out Iran's nuclear weapons program, with 85% stating Iran must not obtain nuclear weapons [13] - 73% of voters believe Russian President Putin is stalling in the Ukraine war, and 62% support continued U.S. military aid to Ukraine [16] Public Opinion on Key Figures - Voters have a more favorable view of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (+6 net favorable) and Vice President J.D. Vance (+2) compared to less favorable views of Chuck Schumer (-14) and Elon Musk (-13) [6] - 49% of voters trust neither Trump nor Musk on economic policy, although more voters trust Trump over Musk by a net of 26 [11]

Economic Impact of Immigration - Immigration expands the economy, leading to job creation rather than job displacement [1] - Increased labor supply from immigrants may exert downward pressure on wages, particularly for lower-skilled workers [1] Sociopolitical Factors - Societal frustrations stemming from market failures in housing, healthcare, childcare, and the labor market can lead to scapegoating of immigrants [1] - Political gridlock and lack of immigration reform exacerbate negative perceptions and hinder effective solutions [1]

Immigration Crackdown Impact - US industries like crop production, food processing, and construction are significantly impacted by immigration crackdown, with undocumented immigrants comprising 15% to 20% or more of the workforce [1] - Initial weeks saw a slight lull in construction, but no major problems have been observed recently on construction sites [3] - Labor shortages are significant, especially for skilled trades, leading to increased labor costs [11] Regional Differences - Southeast region experiences less impact compared to Texas and California, which have a higher percentage of Hispanic construction workers [5][6][7] - Nationally, over 60% of roofers and over 50% of painters are Hispanic [6] Employer Responsibility - Home builders primarily check licenses, workman's compensation, and insurance certificates of subcontractors, but not the individual workers of those subcontractors [9] - Responsibility of ensuring legal status falls on the subcontractors [9] Housing Market Dynamics - Supply chain constraints have eased, but labor remains a significant constraint [10][11] - Tariffs on lumber from the Pacific Northwest and Canada negatively affect the US and home building industries by increasing costs [12][13] - Rent increases are being kept reasonable at around 2% to 3% despite rising costs [14] - Renting is now cheaper than buying a home in all 50 MSAs in the US due to high interest rates [15] - Properties are nearly 100% full, indicating strong demand [16]

Immigration Policy Impact on Construction Industry - ICE officers are increasing work site raids, causing panic for small businesses [1][2] - Deportation policies are criticized for targeting hardworking immigrants instead of criminals [4][10] - Hispanic Construction Council is asking to work with Congress and the President to create a stable workforce for undocumented immigrants [5] - Industry hopes the President understands the potential economic downturn from sweeping deportation plans [6] Workforce Shortage and Economic Consequences - Construction industry is currently short 500,000 workers [7] - Shortage is projected to increase to 1.3 million within 5 years due to deportation tactics [7] - Workforce shortage will be devastating for construction jobs, building new homes, and critical infrastructure [8] - Instability in the construction workforce could lead to a decline in quality of life [8] Personal Impact and Concerns - American citizens with brown skin are facing increased scrutiny and need to carry documentation to prove their citizenship [9][10][11] - There are concerns that ICE agents are targeting individuals based on appearance rather than criminal activity [10]

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