Monica De La Cruz(Rep. Monica De La Cruz)在ICE突袭造成的劳动力短缺的情况下,寻求南得克萨斯州移民建筑工人的法律地位。 Rep. Monica De La Cruz seeks legal status for South Texas migrant construction workers amid labor shortages from ICE raids.

美国梅妮卡·德拉克鲁斯(Monica De La Cruz)正在南得克萨斯州为移民建筑工人争取法律地位, U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz is pushing for legal status for migrant construction workers in South Texas, following concerns over ICE raids disrupting the industry. 在与建筑商和工业领导人会晤之后,她计划与劳动部合作,为农业工人制定一个类似于H-2A签证方案的新签证方案。 After meetings with builders and industry leaders, she plans to work with the Department of Labor on a new visa program similar to the H-2A for agricultural workers. 突袭造成劳动力短缺、项目停滞和工人的恐惧,去年该区域有9 100多人被捕。 The raids have caused labor shortages, stalled projects, and fear among workers, with over 9,100 arrests in the region last year. 代表一个边境地区的共和党人De La Cruz正在倡导平衡执法和经济需求的政策,配合更广泛的立法努力,如《促进经济发展基本工人法》。 De La Cruz, a Republican representing a border district, is advocating for policies that balance enforcement with economic needs, aligning with broader legislative efforts like the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act.