News, Illegals gone from Bay County; sheriff takes credit. (illegal immigrants, unemployment, Mexican)

[JD59]

Many of the illegal immigrants who once were a visible part of Bay County’s schools, churches and construction sites have disappeared.

Sheriff Frank McKeithen said earlier this month the work of his agency is a major factor in the exodus. However, construction experts and others involved in the immigrant community say the construction boom that brought the workers to Bay County has dried up, forcing them to seek work elsewhere.

Illegals gone from Bay County; sheriff takes credit - Northwest Florida Daily News (broken link)

[ArizonaBear]

For whatever it is worth: the impending recession/rising unemployment rate definitely help in cracking down on illegal immigration.

[ProLogic]

Its a day with out a Mexican all over again.

[HoustonCynic]

Originally Posted by ArizonaBear

For whatever it is worth: the impending recession/rising unemployment rate definitely help in cracking down on illegal immigration.

Excluding the sanctions bit, this effect is supporting economists who theorize that laborers in general will follow the work. When the demand is gone the supply goes elsewhere. Just an observation... nothing more and nothing less.

[ArizonaBear]

Originally Posted by HoustonCynic

Excluding the sanctions bit, this effect is supporting economists who theorize that laborers in general will follow the work. When the demand is gone the supply goes elsewhere. Just an observation... nothing more and nothing less.

In one word: correct.