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Immigrant workers face routine injuries, lack of protections on U.S. dairy farms

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Advocates of legal immigration say foreign-born workers have long been a key factor in U.S. economic growth. But are they sharing in the benefits of their contributions? For more than a year, ProPublica has been investigating the harsh realities of life for immigrant workers on Midwest dairy farms. John Yang speaks with ProPublica reporter Melissa Sanchez about what she’s found.

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U.S. & Canada
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farming, farming and agriculture, immigrants
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