Part 14: Deportations Disrupt Nevada’s Economy

In our 20-part series, Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill: Nevada’s Wins and Losses, we face an economic hit. The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (Sec. 2002) funds $100 billion for ICE to deport 1 million people yearly, targeting Nevada’s 20% immigrant workforce in hospitality and construction.

A Vegas hotel like Maria’s loses 50 maids, raising labor costs 10%. In 2017, Arizona’s deportations slowed growth 2%. The bill seeks security, but Nevada’s $15 billion tourism industry falters without workers. In 2024, immigrants contributed $5 billion to GDP.

Nevada thrives on diversity, from food to labor. As deportations loom, ask: Can we rebuild our workforce, or lose our economic edge?

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