Nevada's economy faces potential job losses similar to the 2008 crisis due to immigration debates and undocumented workers.

Nevada, a key swing state with six electoral votes, faces significant economic implications from immigration debates ahead of the presidential election. Nearly 19% of residents are foreign-born, and 9% of the workforce lacks legal status. If undocumented workers were removed, job losses could mirror those of the 2008 financial crisis. Both major parties seek to expand guest worker programs, but their contrasting policies highlight the complex dynamics affecting Nevada's economy.

October 21, 2024
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