Over 500,000 immigrants lost work authorization, likely driving up food prices • Missouri Independent

Over 500,000 immigrants lost work authorization, likely driving up food prices • Missouri Independent

(Larry Mayer/Getty Images).The Trump administration’s termination of work permits for more than 530,000 immigrants could have far-reaching economic consequences for the country’s agricultural sector, potentially deepening labor shortages and leading to higher food prices. According to a recent analysis by FWD.us, a bipartisan immigration advocacy group, the rollback of humanitarian parole programs and other immigration policies could sharply red…