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Immigration crackdown adds delays, costs to South Texas construction
Builders in South Texas report that the intensified immigration enforcement is slowing projects and raising expenses. Contractors say workforce shortages tied to the crackdown are pushing up labor costs and delaying construction timelines across the region. The report highlights how federal immigration policy is being felt in local economies dependent on immigrant labor.
Why now: New reporting links tougher immigration enforcement to tangible economic effects on a major regional industry.
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Evidence
- Immigration crackdown adds delays, costs to South Texas construction · marketplace.org
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