Scores of immigrant farm workers in the U.S. are avoiding work after President Trump removed "sensitive area" protections amid his immigration crackdown.

Around 75% of immigrant farm workers in Bakersfield, California, ditched their shifts after Trump ramped up his threats by removing protections against ICE raids in “sensitive areas,” including schools and workplaces.

  • Nomecks@lemmy.ca
    110·
    11 days ago

    Oh they can still use inmigrants, they just have to get them into private prison work programs first.

    • NudeNewt@lemm.eeEnglish
      48·
      11 days ago

      Ahh, yes indentured slavery private prison work programs a classic move.

      • spooky2092English
        19·
        10 days ago

        Calling it indentured slavery implies they may be able to earn their freedom.