Phoenix68
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"An Idaho Republican has accused a GOP rival of harassment in an op-ed after he reported her farm to federal immigration authorities.
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In January, Ryan Spoon, vice chair of the Republican Party in Ada County, publicly called for immigration raids on State Representative Stephanie Mickelsen's farm, accusing her of employing undocumented workers.
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Idaho's economy, especially its agriculture, depends heavily on immigrant labor. A recent University of Idaho report estimates that 35,000 undocumented immigrants contribute significantly to sectors like agriculture, hospitality, and construction, with their economic impact reaching tens of millions of dollars.
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The Idaho Dairymen's Association estimates that around 90 percent of workers in the state's dairy industry are foreign-born.
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According to the American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC), if Spanky's flagship policy is implemented, agricultural output will fall between $30 and $60 Billion."
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In January, Ryan Spoon, vice chair of the Republican Party in Ada County, publicly called for immigration raids on State Representative Stephanie Mickelsen's farm, accusing her of employing undocumented workers.
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Idaho's economy, especially its agriculture, depends heavily on immigrant labor. A recent University of Idaho report estimates that 35,000 undocumented immigrants contribute significantly to sectors like agriculture, hospitality, and construction, with their economic impact reaching tens of millions of dollars.
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The Idaho Dairymen's Association estimates that around 90 percent of workers in the state's dairy industry are foreign-born.
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According to the American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC), if Spanky's flagship policy is implemented, agricultural output will fall between $30 and $60 Billion."
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