Rate Of American-Born Men In U.S. Workforce Fell Under Biden’s Immigration Policies

A recent study by the Center for Immigration Studies shows that the share of American-born men (ages 16-64) not participating in the workforce has increased significantly, from 11.3% in 1960 to 22.1% in 2024. The study argues that this rise in workforce non-participation is often overlooked in debates about immigration, where the need for workers is frequently cited as a reason for allowing more immigrants, including illegal ones. Meanwhile, the number of immigrant men in the workforce has risen by 14.1 million. Economist E.J. Antoni pointed out that most recent job growth has gone to immigrants, with 1.1 million fewer native-born Americans employed this year.

In related news, President-elect Donald Trump plans mass deportations of illegal immigrants and may send those whose countries refuse deportation flights to locations like the Bahamas or Panama. This initiative could significantly advance his goal of the largest deportation in U.S. history, despite challenges with countries like Venezuela, Cuba, and China, which have resisted accepting deportees in the past.

Author: Carmine Sabia