Webinar Recording: The Disastrous Costs of Mass Deportation

American Immigration Council, Oct. 8, 2024

"The upcoming presidential election has propelled immigration and border policy to the forefront of the debate including calls for the mass deportation of millions on undocumented immigrants in our country. However, there haven’t been many details about what such an operation would necessarily entail. Join us to discuss the American Immigration Council’s recently published special report, “Mass Deportation: Devastating Costs to America, Its Budget and Economy.” Through a detailed analysis of economic data and immigration enforcement operations over the last decade, the Council breaks down the estimated budgetary and economic costs of such an operation. Whether it's on the national stage or at our kitchen tables, the Council believes that an accurate understanding of the economic and humanitarian cost of mass deportation is vital before drawing conclusions on what immigration solutions best suit everyday Americans."