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Trump Proposes Legal Path for Undocumented Workers Amid Deportation Concerns

President Trump suggests undocumented farm and hotel workers could return as legal workers, easing deportation for businesses needing labor.

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    Some farmers have expressed financial worry over the cost of replacing laborers amid the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportation spree.

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  3. Trump Says He'll Slow Deportations of Farm, Hotel Workers

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Updated: Apr 10th, 2025, 6:53 PM ET

Summary

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During a cabinet meeting, President Trump proposed a plan that would allow undocumented workers in agriculture and hospitality to leave and return legally if their employers can vouch for them. This comes as Trump faces pressure from industries citing labor shortages due to deportation efforts. Trump indicated that the administration is committed to securing borders while addressing the needs of farmers and hotel operators upset by ongoing deportations. Critics point to the potential impact on the labor force for essential industries, which rely heavily on undocumented workers.

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  • Trump's administration is attempting to find a balance between enforcing immigration laws and addressing the labor needs in key industries like agriculture and hospitality by allowing undocumented workers to return as legal workers under certain conditions.

  • The administration has acknowledged the challenges facing farmers who rely on undocumented labor and is exploring options to ease deportation pressures in light of industry concerns about labor shortages.

  • There is an ongoing discussion about creating streamlined processes for legal work permits for immigrant workers to alleviate the impact of deportations on vital sectors.

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