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.

  • @CuddlyCassowary
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    1511 days ago

    No, we should make the process for naturalization reasonable and set honest expectations for cost of living.

    • @nwilz
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      -810 days ago

      honest expectations for cost of living.

      And how would you do that?

      • @CuddlyCassowary
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        810 days ago

        Statistics, history, systemic research, epidemiological inferences, consult and trust experts in the relevant economic, agricultural, and socioeconomic trends. Ya know…normal stuff that’s has been available for ages, but largely ignored in favor of inflammatory hyperbole.

        • @nwilz
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          -210 days ago

          I know that, I’m not for subsiding housing