Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that in communities
where Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducts operations, rental
prices tend to decrease.
During his remarks, the official maintained that there is a
relationship between immigration enforcement actions and the behavior of the
housing market, although he did not present specific evidence to support this
claim.
Bessent's statements come amid the debate over the
immigration policies of President Donald Trump's administration, which has
promoted an increase in immigration enforcement and deportation operations in
various regions of the country.
To date, no official studies have been released confirming a
direct link between ICE operations and the reduction in rental prices. The
Secretary's statements have generated mixed reactions among specialists and
political actors, who hold divergent views on the economic impact of
immigration policies.
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