Construction lobby warns Trump raids could derail housing—and GOP Latino support.
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Construction executives say immigration raids on job sites are scaring workers and driving up construction costs, threatening housing supply and Republican gains among Hispanic voters, prompting calls for visa reform and targeted policies to address labor shortages while warning that aggressive enforcement could hurt the GOP politically.
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