From LA wildfires to hurricanes, immigrants help rebuild after disasters. Some may face deportation
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After disasters like the wildfires in Los Angeles happen, much of the rebuilding work is done by Latino immigrant workers, many in the country illegally.

Summary

Undocumented immigrants play an important role in disaster recovery, rebuilding communities after wildfires, hurricanes, and floods.

Many are highly skilled laborers or manual workers, often enduring dangerous conditions and exploitation.

Trump’s plans to deport millions of undocumented immigrants could severely hinder recovery efforts, as immigrants make up a significant portion of the construction workforce.

Employers warn that deportations will worsen labor shortages in disaster zones, while some advocate expanding the H-2B visa program to fill gaps.

  • TommySoda@lemmy.world
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    1 day ago

    I don’t think people realize just how many immigrants work in construction. I’ve been on construction sites where there is only one person that speaks english and he doesn’t even speak Spanish. Literally communicating through hand gestures and numbers to make sure we’re on the same page. If they all disappeared there literally would not be enough people to continue the ongoing construction projects throughout the entire country. And this is all construction not just in recovery. You can’t build an apartment building with three dudes and project manager.

    Of course not all of them are illegal. But after a couple months I don’t think Trump and his team will care if they are or not anymore.