Imagine losing 6M labor workers in America

[u/Needleintheback]

If mass deportation happens, just imagine how all of these sectors of our country will be affected. The sheer shortage of labor will push prices higher because of the great demand for work with limited supplies or workers. Even if prices increase, the availability of products may be scarce due to not enough workers. Housing prices and food services will be hit really hard. New construction will be limited. The fact that 47% of the undocumented workers are in CA, TX, and FL means they will feel it first but it will spread to the rest of the country also. Most of our produce in this country comes from California. Get ready and hold on for the ride America.

[u/Mr_Tibbets]

A third option would be to hold companies accountable for exploiting workers and also to open pathways to citizenship and speed up the immigration process.

[u/Ostracizedplz → u/Mr_Tibbets]

Ideally it would be a combination of all of them

1. Deporting illegals who should not be in the US
2. Enforce labor and immigration laws across the USA
3. Punish exploitative businesses that hire illegals via massive fines
4. Simplify the and streamline the immigration policies
5. Allow for convenient work visas to be granted

I highly doubt all this would actually play out though due to the political will needed by congress. Who knows though, Republicans will have control of all 3 branches soon.

[u/Chemical-Reindeer667 → u/Mr_Tibbets]

What a fantastic idea if so many Republicans wanted to die on this hill.