Summary
Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration policies, including heightened ICE raids, are disrupting the U.S. agricultural sector.
In California’s Central Valley, a key food-producing region, undocumented farm workers—over half the workforce—are staying home out of fear, leaving crops like citrus unharvested.
Bakersfield saw up to 75% of workers absent, sparking concerns of economic devastation and rising food prices.
ICE is also targeting sensitive areas like schools and churches after rolling back Obama-era protections.
Experts warn these policies could lead to widespread economic repercussions.
Rip the following things that often have undocumented immigrants working (from my anecdotal experience)
- Farms
- Construction
- Professional painters
- Drywalling
- Carpentry
- Concrete
- Flooring
- Seriously basically every part of constructing a building or infrastructure is supported by immigrant workers
- Fast food
- Normal speed food (restaurants)
- Cleaning services
- Landscaping
- Retail, like gas stations and grocery
- … And many more!
Oh cool, it had been a couple years since housing prices went vertical…
