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COVID-19's distinctive footprint on immigrants in the United States

Undocumented immigrants in a line.
Published on: May 14, 2020

Read the op-ed in The HIll, co-authored by Diana Fishbein, on the harsh reality for immigrants - while they assume valuable positions in our society, they accept lower wages and their work poses greater hazards and fewer protections against injury, including the contraction and circulation of illnesses like COVID-19.

News Topics: COVID-19, Immigration
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