Migrant Rights Are Human Rights
By Elizabeth Gibson, Staff Attorney, New York Legal Assistance Group
Migrants are more than their immigration status. While politicians are talking about who can legally cross a border, migrants are wondering: Will the boss underpay me again? Is it safe to call 911 if grandma falls? Who will look after my children if I am deported? Will the color of my skin affect my chances in court? Will they let me out of detention in time for my ninth birthday?
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