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TerrorismNorth America

USA: The forgotten helpers of 9/11

September 18, 2021

After the 9/11 attacks, Jorge Roldan was one of about 3,000 illegal workers who helped clean up Ground Zero. Like many others, he got sick from toxins at the site, but his immigration status made it hard to get the help he needed.

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