Governor Kathy Hochul's administration reports that New York has approximately 470,100 undocumented workers, which represents about 15% of the state's workforce. Concerns are growing that a crackdown on illegal immigration, particularly as President Trump reintroduces strong measures, could destabilize the local economy, especially in labor-dependent sectors like construction and personal services. Hochul's budget analysis highlights the vulnerabilities posed by these potential deportations, warning they may lead to labor shortages and financial instability, as many of these workers are employed in critical roles.
A slowdown in the flow of new immigrants may cause labor shortages and delays in the completion of ongoing construction and negatively impact the available inventory.
The potential deportation of undocumented immigrants could further exacerbate the state's population loss and labor shortages.
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