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One Million Self-Deport Amid Trump's Immigration Policy Shift

6/17/2025

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President Trump's immigration policy has sparked a wave of change, with around one million illegal immigrants choosing to self-deport. This shift has not only reinforced immigration laws but also boosted job opportunities and wages for Americans, pushing average hourly earnings to an impressive $36.24, revitalizing the labor market in the process.

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President Trump's immigration policy has sparked a wave of change, with around one million illegal immigrants choosing to self-deport. This shift has not only reinforced immigration laws but also boosted job opportunities and wages for Americans, pushing average hourly earnings to an impressive $36.24, revitalizing the labor market in the process.