While undocumented laborers make up a relatively small percentage of the total U.S. workforce, they have outsized roles in fields like construction, agriculture, and hospitality.
Mass deportations could lead to a loss of about 4.2% to 6.8% of annual GDP. For comparison, the national GDP declined 4.3% during the 2007-09 Great Recession.
A one-time operation to deport undocumented immigrants would cost at least $315 billion. The human impact could affect 8.5 million U.S. citizens.
Most U.S. voters (75%) said undocumented immigrants mostly fill jobs that American citizens don't want, highlighting their importance in the labor market.
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