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What the pause of a humanitarian programs means for immigrants and employers

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Wednesday, July 16, 2025
What the pause of a humanitarian programs means for immigrants and employers

A humanitarian program - newly paused - is hitting families and some local businesses hard.

It once allowed immigrants from Cuba to Haiti to work here legally. Now there are fears of deportation.

In Lawndale, a Haitian business is doing twice the work, with fewer employees.

Christie Ileto has the story.

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