A New Child Labor Crisis in America
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The Crisis of Child Labor and Unaccompanied Minors
This chapter addresses the alarming rise of child labor involving undocumented immigrant children in the U.S., exposing their employment in hazardous factory jobs. It also examines the overwhelming influx of unaccompanied minors crossing the border and the systemic failures in the immigration process, which often leads to unsafe placements and exploitation. Through personal stories, the chapter highlights the dire circumstances these children face and the urgent need for better protections and oversight.
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