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ICE arrests linked to 0.4% employment decline in targeted U.S. cities

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  • Brookings researchers linked increased ICE arrests in U.S. cities to employment declines.
  • Employment fell 0.4% below expected levels, with each arrest associated with four lost jobs.
  • The administration expanded immigration enforcement in 2025, including July detentions exceeding 46,000 people.
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