Trump v. Barbara · ¶516

Many immigrants entered or remained illegally for economic reasons. In the United States, opportunities abounded “to pick crops and do other 3D (dirty, dangerous, and demeaning) jobs.” S. Martin, A Nation of Immigrants 212 (2d ed. 2021) (Martin). American employers were all too willing to hire employees who would work for less than the minimum wage and without the benefit of laws protecting employee rights. Id., at 210–212. Yet even these poor working conditions surpassed those in the home countries of many immigrants. C. Bon Tempo & H. Diner, Immigration: An American History 281–283 (2022) (Bon Tempo). This situation created a strong incentive for immigration— both legal and illegal.

slip opinion, revised 7/01/26
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