The Trump administration's push for mass deportations raises concerns for the estimated 8.3 million unauthorized immigrants within the American workforce. Current deportation rates do not meet the administration's goals, leading to uncertainty over the implementation of such policies. With roughly 1 in 20 U.S. workers being unauthorized immigrants, widespread deportations could create significant labor shortages. Moreover, labor laws protect unauthorized workers in several ways, allowing them to report violations without fear of employer retaliation and ensuring their right to safe working conditions and fair compensation.
It is also unclear whether those mass deportations will happen. The deportations recorded so far aren't on track to meet Trump's goal.
If they all were forced to leave or were too scared to show up to work, it could harm the economy.
Federal and state laws guarantee some basic protections for all workers, regardless of their immigration status.
Unauthorized workers in the U.S. have labor rights and how those workers can defend them.
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