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The narrative surrounding immigrant workers has often been misrepresented. Some argue that illegal immigrants are taking jobs Americans refuse to do, but data paints a different picture. For example, industries such as agriculture—the sector with the highest rates of illegal migrant labor—see only about 30% of workers being unauthorized immigrants. This means approximately 72% of farm workers are American citizens. The suggestion that certain jobs are beneath Americans is challenged by the fact that, when border enforcement is tightened and illegal migration decreases, wages rise and more Americans are willing to fill these roles.