What is happening with the U.S. immigrant population?
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The U.S. immigrant population is declining for the first time in decades, largely due to increased enforcement and deportation efforts under the Trump administration. This trend is accompanied by ICE ramping up recruitment and stricter visa policies, while economists warn of potential negative impacts on the economy and workforce.
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Immigrant population in the U.S. has declined for first time in years
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- Pew Research Center analysis shows US immigrant population declining for the first time in decades.
- About 1.5 million immigrants have left the US, likely due to stricter immigration enforcement. 9s
- White House says the data reflects fulfillment of mass deportation promises. 21s
- Economists warn that fewer immigrants could harm the economy, as immigrants contributed $1.7 trillion in spending and nearly one-fifth of the workforce. 45s
- Experts caution that limiting foreign-born students may reduce future economic growth and innovation. 1m 15s
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1 day agoImmigrant population in the U.S. has declined for first time in years
A new Pew Research Center analysis finds about 1.5 million immigrants have left the U.S. this year, with the decline likely driven by a fall in unauthorized immigrants amid the Trump administration's crackdown.
