The report from America's Voice argues that President Trump's immigration policies are negatively affecting the economy by increasing costs for groceries, housing, and healthcare. It claims that the deportation of essential workers leads to higher prices, with specific examples such as a 32.1% increase in lettuce prices and a 10.7% rise in home healthcare costs over the past year.
The analysis indicates that local economies are contracting, with a University of Pennsylvania study showing that ICE enforcement results in a 6.2% drop in spending and significant losses in customer visits.
The report calls for an end to these policies, framing them as detrimental not only to immigrant communities but also to the broader economy, especially as cost-of-living issues are expected to be pivotal in the upcoming elections.
The White House and the Department of Homeland Security have not commented on the findings, which could have implications for public perception and policy discussions as the midterms approach