ICE Raids Drive 1.2M Immigrants Out Of Labor Force, Hitting Construction And Farms — UCLA Study

UCLA researchers say intensified ICE raids since June are pushing Latino immigrant workers into hiding and out of jobs, contributing to an estimated 1.2 million immigrant exits from the U.S. labor force in 2025. The report highlights heavy concentration of Latino immigrants in construction, agriculture and service sectors across 10 major states, warning of labor shortages and economic drag. Supporting indicators include a CBO growth downgrade and regional surveys like the Dallas Fed that show widespread missed work tied to enforcement fears. The study concludes stepped-up enforcement risks short-term losses and longer-term disruptions across red and blue states alike.