Administration Offers Mixed Messaging on Immigration
Over the past two weeks, the White House has offered mixed signals regarding how it intends to protect the agricultural industry—and others—from its immigration enforcement efforts. President Trump has repeatedly floated the idea of allowing farmers and ranchers to vouch for long-term immigrant workers residing in the U.S., even suggesting amnesty could be a viable option.
However, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins contradicted that stance earlier this week, saying amnesty is "completely off the table" for those currently at risk of deportation. She also suggested that approximately 34 million able-bodied Medicaid recipients could be used to help fill labor shortages in the agricultural sector. While not solely an agricultural issue, immigration remains deeply connected to the industry’s labor challenges. It remains unclear whether Congress will act on a comprehensive solution. California Farm Bureau continues to work with partners to advocate for legislative reforms, especially given the president’s repeated acknowledgment of the need to support U.S. agriculture. Staff contact: Matthew Viohl, mviohl@cfbf.com
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