Immigrant Workers’ Fears of Florida Raids Could Slow Hurricane Isaias Recovery

Fear of Florida’s immigration enforcement could keep some migrant workers from joining Hurricane Isaias cleanup efforts.

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Immigrant Workers’ Fears of Florida Raids Could Slow Hurricane Isaias Recovery

Concerns about immigration raids in Florida could discourage some immigrant workers from taking part in Hurricane Isaias recovery efforts, The New York Times reports.

The itinerant workforce has played an important role in cleanup after past hurricanes. Fears of the state’s immigration enforcement may now keep some workers at home, potentially hampering recovery.

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