Emergency declaration could expedite sweeps
Immigration policy since after World War II
According to the Public Policy Institute of California, the state “is home to 10.9 million immigrants.” The U.S. Census Bureau reports that Butte County’s foreign-born residents account for 8.6 percent of the population, a lower percentage than other areas of the state.
Whether documented or not, immigrants from every continent boost GDP in all sectors — notably agriculture, hospitality, health care and construction. They also enrich the nation’s diverse culture. This Council on Foreign Relations timeline provides an overview of immigration since 1952.
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