Calls for Legal Protections Intensify After Baltimore Bridge Collapse Kills Six Immigrant Workers

The tragic incident has spotlighted the vital role and vulnerabilities of immigrant workers in the U.S., prompting demands for policy changes.

Six immigrant workers from Latin America died in the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, underscoring the dangers they face in high-risk jobs.
Business leaders and immigration rights advocates urge President Biden to grant legal status and work permits to undocumented essential workers.
The tragedy has reignited debates on immigration and the treatment of immigrant workers, with some using the incident to push anti-immigrant rhetoric.
Immigrant workers are crucial to the U.S. economy, making up 18% of the workforce and often doing jobs Americans are unwilling to take.
The incident calls for a reevaluation of how immigrant workers are viewed and treated in the U.S., highlighting the need for greater protections and recognition.