Immigration reality: Economy needs workers

Plummeting fertility rates and major demographic shifts are expected to slow U.S. population growth in the years ahead, with a steady flow of immigrants needed to offset the economic consequences. Why it matters: The result is a fresh collision of two contentious issues — immigration policy and economic growth — that will continue to shape political debates for decades. The intrigue: The current backdrop offers a preview of what's to come. Efforts to stem the border crisis are happening alongside conditions unique to the pandemic-era economy. • There's been a...