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Study: Trump’s mass deportations will cost Bexar County taxpayers more than $1.13 billion through 2028
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Michael Karlis , as published by San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· August 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway According to the study, taxpayers in the county may be on the hook for over $1.
A new study suggests that President Donald Trump's deportation policies could have a significant financial impact on Bexar County. 13 billion by 2028. , created a calculator to estimate the cost of deportations.
The calculator provides a way to determine how much taxpayer money is being spent on deportation efforts. Further details on the study and its findings are available from the Economic Policy Institute. The study's results may be of interest to San Antonio residents looking to understand the potential local impact of federal immigration policies.
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Category: parks Published: August 10, 2026 Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) Reading time: 1 min
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