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U.S. Immigrant Population Drops 1.5 Million Amid Policy Shifts

8/24/2025

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The U.S. immigrant population fell by 1.5 million in 2025, the first decline since the 1960s, per Pew Research.
Unauthorized immigrants numbered 14 million in 2023, but federal policies have since reversed this trend.
The labor force participation of immigrant workers decreased from 20% to 19%, indicating economic impacts.
Trump's immigration policies, particularly mass deportations, have significantly affected these demographic changes.

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Story summary

The U.S. immigrant population fell by 1.5 million in 2025, the first decline since the 1960s, per Pew Research.
Unauthorized immigrants numbered 14 million in 2023, but federal policies have since reversed this trend.
The labor force participation of immigrant workers decreased from 20% to 19%, indicating economic impacts.
Trump's immigration policies, particularly mass deportations, have significantly affected these demographic changes.