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ICE Raids Impact Local Economy in Chicago
A new study reveals the significant economic impact of 2025's ICE raids in Chicago. Immigrants' fear of deportation led to a loss of over $1.26 billion in retail, restaurant, and sales-tax revenue.
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A new study shows the steep economic cost of 2025's ICE raids in Chicago. Fear kept many immigrants home, draining the area of more than $1.26 billion in lost retail, restaurant, and sales-tax revenue.
2026-09-08 20:17 UTC