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President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed mass deportation plan could severely impact California’s agriculture, where many of the farm workers are undocumented immigrants.

Experts warn that deporting these workers could disrupt the U.S. food supply chain, drive up prices, and increase reliance on imports.

California’s $24.7 billion agricultural industry heavily depends on immigrant labor for producing key crops like almonds, strawberries, and lettuce.

Farm worker advocates argue Trump’s immigration policies aim to discourage labor organizing by creating a more vulnerable workforce. California leaders, including Governor Gavin Newsom, are taking steps to safeguard immigrant rights amid growing concerns.

  • MonkRome@lemmy.world
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    12 days ago

    I’m not for millions of immigrants suffering just to teach conservatives a lesson.

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      12 days ago

      Yeah, but the choice has already been made, sadly. It would be worse for conservatives to make the choice and be somehow rewarded.