The Origins Podcast with Lawrence Krauss

Stephanie Canizales on the human tragedy of undocumented and unaccompanied migrant youth in the US.

Apr 23, 2025
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INSIGHT

Work Necessity vs Child Labor Laws

  • Child labor laws can clash with survival needs for undocumented youth.
  • Many undocumented young people work out of necessity, not choice, complicating policy views.
ANECDOTE

Stephanie's Family Immigration Secret

  • Stephanie was unaware that her parents were unaccompanied minors when they immigrated.
  • Discovering this during her PhD reshaped her understanding of her family and motivated her research.
INSIGHT

DACA Excludes Majority of Youth

  • Most undocumented youth do not qualify for DACA due to strict educational requirements.
  • Policy assumes youth are in school with family support but many youth work full-time and cannot meet criteria.
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