Farmers, ranchers, and hospitality industry leaders welcomed President Donald Trump’s pause on immigration raids, which had led to workforce disruptions and concerns among foreign-born employees.
“There was finally a sense of calm,’’ said Rebecca Shi, CEO of the American Business Immigration Coalition.
That respite didn’t last long.
On Wednesday, Assistant Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Tricia McLaughlin declared, “There will be no safe spaces for industries who harbor violent criminals or purposely try to undermine [immigration enforcement] efforts. Worksite enforcement remains a cornerstone of our efforts to safeguard public safety, national security and economic stability.’’
The change in enforcement policy left businesses uncertain about the government’s approach, and Shi says there is renewed concern among workers.
Trump campaigned on a promise to deport millions of immigrants working in the United States without legal authorization—an issue that gained strong support among many Republican voters.
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