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Experts say these deportations, which were ordered by President Trump, are likely to not only hinder the state’s potential economic growth, but it’s also sure to worsen the state’s ongoing housing crisis, too.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials haven’t published any official data about their enforcement actions in Nevada since the Trump administration came into power.
While the agency has published information about big cities like Denver and San Diego, there hasn’t been any state-wide report regarding Nevada. Currently, experts are unclear on how to predict how many deportations are expected to occur or when the increased deportation era will begin. So far, the White House has also declined to respond to requests and questions about their projected efforts.
The main reason why experts are concerned is because Pew Research from 2022 suggests that there are a huge number of undocumented immigrants currently living in the state. The data revealed that around 5.8% of the state’s total population and 8.6% of the state’s workforce are currently undocumented. About one in three migrants in Nevada are currently Mexican nationals. The Latino community as a whole contributes about $21 billion every year to the Nevada state economy.
That said, deportations could potentially take away 5-8% of Nevada’s overall workforce! It’s difficult to identify where these undocumented individuals currently work, since employers likely wouldn’t report hiring these groups. Nevada’s workforce has always been made up of a high percentage of people working in tourism, manufacturing, and agriculture, which are all industries that are also likely to attract transient workers, like undocumented individuals.
Mass deportations will impact the entire community regardless of what industries are hit the hardest. Businesses are likely to struggle to meet demands, fill positions, keep prices low, and continue with a massive gap in both demand and supply.
Experts are also concerned that fear of deportations could have a similar effect on the community, even if they don’t become a reality. Undocumented individuals might start pulling their kids out of school and not showing up to work out of fear. Many workers might not come to the state at all which could put a lot of pressure on many of Nevada’s businesses to be able to maintain operations and grow.
Are you currently considered an undocumented immigrant? Are you unsure of what your immigration status is, or are you unsure about how to protect yourself from potential deportation?
Here are a few things you need to remember. You always have the right to request an interpreter who can translate for you. You always have the right to remain silent, and you have the right to request an attorney before speaking to the police. You have the same rights as citizens when it comes to going through a hearing for deportation or other legal matters. You should never be forced to consent to a search.
If you have more questions or you think your rights have been violated, then schedule a case review with our team now to learn more about how we can help.
