A growing crisis in illegal immigration is being linked to a dramatic decline in workforce participation among American-born men, sparking heated debate over the nation’s immigration policies. A recent study by the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) highlights a troubling trend: the percentage of working-age (16 to 64) American-born men not participating in the workforce has doubled since the 1960s, rising from 11.3% in April 1960 to 22.1% in April 2024.
“This is relevant to the immigration debate because one of the primary arguments for allowing so many legal and illegal immigrants is that there aren’t enough workers,” the CIS noted in its report. “But this ignores the massive increase in the number of working-age Americans who are not in the labor force.”
The report also emphasized the broader social consequences of non-participation, linking it to rising crime rates, drug overdoses, and increased welfare dependency. “Policy-makers should focus on re-engaging millions of Americans on the economic sidelines rather than ignoring the problem by bringing in more immigrants,” the group said.
Workforce Shifts: American Decline vs. Immigrant Growth
From 1960 to 2024, the number of American-born men absent from the workforce swelled by 13.2 million, according to the study. Simultaneously, the number of immigrant men joining the workforce surged by 14.1 million, signaling a seismic shift in employment demographics.
Economist E.J. Antoni of the Heritage Foundation pointed to recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data, revealing that job growth over the past year has been driven almost exclusively by immigrant workers.
“There are now 1.1 million fewer native-born Americans employed than a year ago,” Antoni stated on X (formerly Twitter). “All net job growth has gone to foreign-born workers, totaling just over 400,000 since November 2023.”
Trump’s Plan: Mass Deportations and Tough Negotiations
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to tackle the issue head-on with a sweeping deportation initiative targeting illegal immigrants. According to NBC News, Trump’s team is considering relocating deportees to third-party nations, such as Turks and Caicos, Panama, or Grenada, if their home countries refuse to accept them.
The proposed strategy would mark a significant escalation in immigration enforcement and could reshape Trump’s pledge to deliver the largest deportation campaign in U.S. history.
Foreign governments refusing to accept deportees have long frustrated U.S. immigration authorities. During President Biden’s administration, the problem intensified, with some deportees being released back into the U.S. due to a lack of viable alternatives.
Venezuela, the second-largest source of illegal immigrants to the U.S., exacerbated the crisis in February by halting deportation flights. Reports suggest Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro may seek a deal with Trump to resume deportations in exchange for reduced U.S. sanctions.
Biden Policies Reversed Trump’s Measures
The Trump administration previously negotiated agreements with El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras to require asylum seekers to apply in those countries before seeking refuge in the U.S. These “safe third-country agreements” aimed to reduce asylum claims at the U.S. border.
However, President Biden suspended these agreements immediately upon taking office, alongside other Trump-era immigration policies. The result was an unprecedented surge in illegal border crossings, further straining federal immigration resources and local communities.
A Looming Policy Clash
As President-elect Trump prepares to take office, his plans to reshape immigration enforcement are expected to reignite fierce political battles. Critics argue his approach risks creating diplomatic tensions and humanitarian challenges, while supporters insist it is necessary to restore order at the border and revitalize the American workforce.
With immigration poised to remain a flashpoint, the coming months will likely see contentious debates over the future of U.S. labor, sovereignty, and economic stability.
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When the illegals are out, there will need to be the courage to change government freebies so that if they won’t work their government checks are gone. And maybe think about subsidies if they can’t find a job with adequate income.
BWH, for what it’s worth, we already have the subsidies you suggest. It’s called the Earned Income Credit. It’s a tax “refund” for people whose earnings are too low (after deductions and exemptions) to owe any tax. And yes, they don’t have to wait until the end of the year. The Advance Earned Income Credit gives them money all year.
What needs to happen on January 21, is to announce that ALL U.S. government support for those in our country illegally, is stopped. Make the effective date, say, March 1, 2025, so there is time for everyone to adjust. Any city or state can opt to continue support, but NOT with federal money. Smartphone stop working on March 1. Hotel payments end March 1. SNAP cards and prepaid debit cards stop working March 1. Transit passes end. Free air transport ends. Medical care other than immediate treatment to prevent death, ends. Driving with a non-citizen driver’s license ends. Anyone who knowingly hires an illegal alien, is a criminal and may be arrested.
According to the CBO, every illegal alien allowed into the U.S. by Biden policies, is costing U.S. taxpayers $100,000 a year. Each illegal alien. You know the numbers. Is that not a cost of over a TRILLION DOLLARS A YEAR? And now we learn that illegals are taking Americans’ jobs, we we’re also proving unemployment compensation and other welfare to out of work Americans!
Biden is a criminal, who should be in prison.