Trump immigration operation caused $1.26 billion in losses in Chicago, study finds
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At a glance
- A University of Illinois Chicago study estimated that the “Midway Blitz” immigration operation caused $1.26 billion in lost spending in Cook County.
- The study said reduced purchases by Latinos in Illinois affected businesses, tax revenue and areas beyond Latino neighborhoods.
The “Midway Blitz” immigration operation produced an estimated $1.26 billion economic loss in Cook County, according to a study by the University of Illinois Chicago.
The study linked the losses to reduced spending by Latinos in Illinois after the operation. The downturn extended beyond predominantly Latino neighborhoods, affecting local commerce and government tax revenue.
Originally published by Clarín in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.