The Economy And The GOP Will Suffer If We Don’t Fix The Immigration Crisis
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Hundreds of foreigners who camped at the border, broke the fence with their hands, sticks and different tools they had and entered the United States, through the area known as Gate 36. in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico on March 21, 2024. (Photo by Christian Torres/Anadolu via Getty Images) Anadolu via Getty Images The economy—and Republicans—will suffer if we don’t face up to the growing immigration crisis. President Trump pulled off a miraculous achievement by shutting our once-open border within months of resuming office. So much for the Democrats’ whining that this problem would take years to resolve. And Trump has won wide praise in relentlessly pursuing and deporting gang members and other criminals who illegally entered our country. But now comes a different, more difficult challenge: what to do about the millions who entered the U.S. illegally, not just those who came in during the Biden administration but also those who have resided here for years, even decades. Most have been law-abiding and have sunk roots here. Then there are those—estimated to number 2.5 million—who were brought here as minors by their parents and are referred to as Dreamers. The broader sweeps to catch and deport illegals who are not otherwise lawbreakers is starting to impact parts of the economy, most notably agriculture, construction and hospitality. The president has said he doesn’t want to harm our nation’s farmers. If crops and fruits are only partially harvested, food prices will go up. This makes for rotten politics. The residential labor force, such as house cleaners, landscapers and aides for the elderly will also be increasingly affected. The public’s negative reaction to mass arrests of immigrants who have been law-abiding—other than entering the country illegally—is going to increase. President Trump has the need—and credibility—to make several moves to deal with this situation. Concerning…
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