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By February 14, the administration’s immigration push was no longer just about toughness. It was becoming a drag on workers, a headache for employers, and a warning sign for Republicans in places that depend on labor and hate chaos. The more the White House leaned into punishment, the more it risked owning the economic fallout too.
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By February 14, the administration’s immigration push was no longer just about toughness. It was becoming a drag on workers, a headache for employers, and a warning sign for Republicans in places that depend on labor and hate chaos. The more the White House leaned into punishment, the more it risked owning the economic fallout too.
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