California's economy depends on undocumented immigrants-to the tune of $151 billion
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The state of California simply wouldn't function without the work of undocumented immigrants. Industries such as agriculture, construction, manufacturing, wholesale trade, and retail heavily depend on their labor.
Undocumented immigrants in California contribute over half a trillion dollars to the state's products, making up nearly 5% of the state's GDP. These individuals are a crucial part of the economic landscape of California.
In specific industries like farming, a significant percentage of the workforce is undocumented, with numbers reaching as high as 80% in certain areas like Santa Barbara. The dependency on undocumented labor is pervasive and critical for these industries to operate.
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