DOGE’s focus on immigration could result in a deeper than anticipated removal of workers in industries like agriculture and hospitality.

BY CHRIS MORRIS @MORRISATLARGE

Detainees are transferred from buses operated by the GEO Group to a plane chartered by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at King County International Airport on April 15, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. Semi-regular flights carrying detainees pass through the airport as the Trump administration continues to plan for the expansion of immigrant detention and deportation. Photo: Getty Images

The Trump administration’s drive to deport undocumented immigrants took another twist this week, with workers at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) pushing other government agencies to surrender information on where people work and live.

The unprecedented use of personal data, which was first reported in The Washington Post, could result in a deeper than anticipated removal of workers who do not have legal status, which could impact several industries including agriculture, hospitality, restaurants, construction, and janitorial services, though Donald Trump this week suggested some deported workers could be allowed back after a time if their employers vouched for them.

The Post says DOGE is “looking to kick out existing mixed-status........

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