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Snapshot: What ICE arrests looked like in farm counties last year
In 2025, 145 of 453 U.S. farming counties experienced ICE arrests, the highest since 2018, as the Trump administration intensified immigration enforcement. A Michigan State University survey found 14% of California farmers reported worker losses due to ICE-related fears, though direct losses were minimal. The administration also expanded H-2A visa access for dairy farms to address labor concerns.
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