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Pedro Camacho

Trump's Immigration Crackdown Faces Pushback From California Republicans: 'Fear Is Driving Vital Workers Out of Critical Industries'

A business remains partially boarded up with a message reading "No ICE In LA" on the day the overnight curfew was lifted in downtown on June 17, 2025 in Los Angeles, California (Credit: Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

California Republican lawmakers are urging President Donald Trump to adjust his immigration enforcement strategy, citing labor shortages and growing fear among workers in key industries.

In a letter to Trump, six legislators, led by State Senator Suzette Martinez Valladares, voiced support for deporting undocumented immigrants with criminal records but warned that the current approach is harming local economies and communities.

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