Deportation Costs Could Skyrocket Local Budgets | San Antonio News

A new Economic Policy Institute report reveals mass deportations could cost Bexar County over $1.1 billion by 2028 — money that could instead fund teachers, firefighters, or healthcare for veterans. As San Antonio grapples with budget deficits, the financial toll hits hard, while local businesses suffer from shrinking workforces and rising costs as workers fear showing up. Community leaders urge a smarter approach: prioritize enforcement against criminals, not families or essential workers who’ve built communities for years. The debate now must balance border security with economic stability and human dignity. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/55d5d8d17bdd3e41