Why would employers care if immigration didn't affect wages
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I strongly disagree with anyone who (takes) these numbers and says we should build a wall or not build a wall. I think the kind of immigration that hurts poor people the most is clearly not in the country's interest. We should have an immigration (policy)
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Low-skill ... illegal immigration has the biggest negative impact on the wage of low-skill workers.
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Employer sanctions can be a very efficient tool if enforced. The problem is the way the law reads, it's basically a joke. It basically gives employers a huge loophole to walk through.
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