Trump’s immigration agenda worsening childcare crisis, lawmakers warn

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Michael SainatoFebruary 13, 2026 at 03:57 PM

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A group of Democratic lawmakers, led by Senators Warren and Duckworth and Representative Quigley, are raising concerns that Trump's immigration policies are worsening the childcare crisis in the U.S. In a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services, 48 lawmakers claim that policies like TPS terminations and ICE raids are driving immigrant childcare providers out of the workforce, which accounts for up to 70% of childcare workers in some regions. They cite examples of childcare workers affected by deportation efforts and ICE activity near childcare facilities. The lawmakers argue that these policies exacerbate childcare shortages and raise costs, forcing parents to reduce work hours or leave the workforce. They are demanding information from the agency about how it is assessing and responding to the impacts of Trump's immigration agenda on the childcare industry.

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