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State report touts immigrants' economic role as ICE arrests workers
Original: State report highlights immigrants' economic contributions, as ICE crackdown ensnares workers
A state report has highlighted the significant economic contributions of immigrants, arriving at the same time as federal immigration enforcement operations are detaining immigrant workers. The juxtaposition has drawn attention: officials point to immigrants' role in the workforce and economy, while ICE crackdowns are removing some of those same workers from jobs and communities, prompting concern from employers and advocates.
Why now: The report's findings directly conflict with ongoing ICE enforcement actions affecting the workers it describes.
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- State report highlights immigrants' economic contributions, as ICE crackdown ensnares workers · Maine Public
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