October 27, 2023
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Stephanie L. Canizales, assistant professor of sociology and author of the forthcoming book “Sin Padres, Ni Papeles,” has published an op-ed in the Los Angeles Times about the impact of immigration policy on child labor. In "Opinion: Our failed immigration policy is causing a child labor epidemic in the U.S.," Canizales writes:
"Children’s futures are under threat in the U.S., and stalled immigration policy is a culprit. Protecting children and child workers requires moving forward on immigration. Failing to do so may haunt us for generations to come."
Read the full article here.