Illegal Immigrant Population Declines by 1.6 Million During Trump Era
TL;DR
Analysis of recent data shows a historic 2.2 million drop in the US foreign-born population from January to July 2025, primarily due to a 1.6 million decrease in illegal immigrants, likely driven by increased enforcement and border policies, which may positively impact US labor markets and wages.
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- Overall Foreign-Born Population Down 2.2 Million January to July Center for Immigration Studies
- Rushing for the exit: Illegal immigrant population down 1.6 million under Trump crackdown Washington Times
- Illegal immigrant population decreased by 1.6 million under Trump: study Voz Media
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