Temporary protections like TPS and DACA are a band-aid for a flawed immigration system but significantly improve labor standards and wages and protect millions of workers from some of the worst forms of employer lawbreaking.
-TPS has been shown to raise wages by 13%
-DACA has more than doubled wages
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Trump attacks on temporary immigration protections like TPS hurt the economy and strip millions of their workplace rights
The Trump administration has waged numerous attacks on workers’ rights during its first 100 days, as outlined in EPI’s recent report. Some of the most damaging actions include targeting millions of mi...