Undocumented Immigrants in the U.S. Support the Labor Market
An estimated 11 to 12 million people without valid residency status live in the United States. These so-called undocumented immigrants, often from Mexico, Central America, or other Latin American countries, are an integral part of U.S. society and particularly the labor market. They work in sectors such as agriculture, construction, hospitality, cleaning, and care – jobs that are often poorly paid and frequently avoided by U.S. citizens. At the same time, they are the target of a polarizing political debate that has been intensified in recent years by Donald Trump. His promises of mass deportations and a hard line against illegal immigration shape the political landscape, but a closer look reveals: Trump's policy is not only unrealistic but also deceitful, as it ignores the economic dependence of the U.S. on these workers and reduces the complexity of the problem to simple narratives. Undocumented Immigrants and the Labor Market Undocumented immigrants make up about five…

