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U.S. Immigration Cuts Leave States Facing Worker Shortages

1/9/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has expelled over 600,000 people, aiming to drastically reduce foreign-born residents.
Louisiana construction firms struggle to hire carpenters due to immigration limits.
West Virginia hospitals face shortages of doctors and nurses due to reduced immigration.
The foreign-born population reached 14.8% in 2024, a level not seen since 1890.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has expelled over 600,000 people, aiming to drastically reduce foreign-born residents.
Louisiana construction firms struggle to hire carpenters due to immigration limits.
West Virginia hospitals face shortages of doctors and nurses due to reduced immigration.
The foreign-born population reached 14.8% in 2024, a level not seen since 1890.