Immigration Crackdown Exacerbates Construction Labor Shortage: A Perfect Storm of Delay and Deficit The numbers tell a stark story: employment among likely undocumented immigrants dropped 4% in areas where ICE conducted recent raids, with the construction industry bearing the brunt – a 7.
5% decline in undocumented worker participation. This is not just about delayed projects or cost overruns; it's about America's ability to build its way out of the housing crisis.
The Trump administration's efforts to curb immigration have created a chilling effect among immigrants, both documented and undocumented.