The death of six Latino workers who were fixing potholes when a Baltimore bridge collapsed highlights the crucial role immigrants play in keeping America running, say advocates.
And it stands in stark contrast to the rhetoric of populists like former U.S. President Donald Trump, who cast them as criminal invaders ruining the country.
"Migrants come and do the jobs that Americans don't want to do," said Luis Vega, an activist and former construction worker.
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