Summary

Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration policies, including heightened ICE raids, are disrupting the U.S. agricultural sector.

In California’s Central Valley, a key food-producing region, undocumented farm workers—over half the workforce—are staying home out of fear, leaving crops like citrus unharvested.

Bakersfield saw up to 75% of workers absent, sparking concerns of economic devastation and rising food prices.

ICE is also targeting sensitive areas like schools and churches after rolling back Obama-era protections.

Experts warn these policies could lead to widespread economic repercussions.

  • LifeInMultipleChoice@lemmy.world
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    11 hours ago

    No one will learn anything. They’ll blame it on someone as always. “Democrats want higher minimum wage so it forced companies to hire immigrants”.

    There is always a way to blame it on someone else and idiots will always believe it if someone keeps repeating it.

    • Rhoeri@lemmy.world
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      11 hours ago

      I’ve a feeling that you’re probably a lot closer to reality on this than I am.