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Trump's Immigration Crackdown Leaves Workforce in Crisis

1/11/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown has expelled over 600,000 people, signaling a drastic reduction in the foreign-born population.
Louisiana construction firms struggle to find carpenters.
West Virginia hospitals face shortages of doctors and nurses.
This shift could profoundly impact daily life across the country as immigration is deeply integrated into various sectors.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown has expelled over 600,000 people, signaling a drastic reduction in the foreign-born population.
Louisiana construction firms struggle to find carpenters.
West Virginia hospitals face shortages of doctors and nurses.
This shift could profoundly impact daily life across the country as immigration is deeply integrated into various sectors.