Foreign-born workers accounted for 18.1% of the U.S. labor force in 2022.
That's according to data from the federal Department of Labor Statistics.
But economists note that steady rise dipped during the pandemic, when immigration slowed down substantially.SEE MORE: Floridians worry for labor effects of new undocumented migrant law In Florida, a new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis tightens restrictions on people living in the state who are undocumented. While DeSantis says he welcomes legally authorized foreign-born workers, he said those who are not documented are costly in terms of social services. Other critics have argued that immigration drives down wages.
But for those who fear foreign-born workers are taking jobs away from native-born workers, the data suggests otherwise.
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