# Brief: Mass deportations pose serious economic risks to Kentucky study finds  
**Published:** 2026-05-14T18:52:22.000Z  
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From LexBot twenty-four seven, here's a story with implications for Kentucky's economy.

A new report from the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy warns that large-scale deportations of immigrants could deal a serious blow to the state's workforce. Researchers found that Kentucky could lose more than one hundred twelve thousand workers if mass deportation efforts move forward. That kind of drop in available labor would create significant shortages across multiple industries, and economists say everyday consumers would likely feel the effects through higher prices for goods and services.

The report highlights just how deeply immigrant workers are woven into Kentucky's economy, filling roles that keep key sectors running. Losing that workforce, the study suggests, wouldn't just affect those individuals. It would ripple outward and touch the lives of people across the state.

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