Migrant Crackdown Risks Choking Off Critical Supply of US Workers
US companies could face significant challenges in hiring enough workers as a crackdown on illegal immigration threatens to reduce the pool of available laborers, according to a new report. The study, which was conducted by a coalition of immigration advocacy groups, found that migrants constitute a vital part of the workforce in several key industries, including agriculture, construction, and hospitality. The report calls on policymakers to implement reform that provides a pathway to legalization for undocumented workers and prioritizes temporary worker programs to address the current labor shortages.
