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US Undocumented Population Soars to 14 Million Amid Policy Shifts
8/22/2025
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Story summary
- The undocumented population in the U.S. reached 14 million in 2023, up from 11.8 million in 2022.
- The total immigrant population peaked at 53.3 million in January 2025 but has since declined.
- California, Texas, and Florida have the highest undocumented populations, showing significant growth.
- Trump's immigration policies have revoked temporary legal protections for many undocumented immigrants.
- Future immigration trends remain uncertain amid ongoing policy debates.
