Overview

• 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.