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Immigration and Human Rights Law Review

Abstract

This article delves into the complex legal landscape surrounding farmworker rights, shedding light on a demographic often marginalized and overlooked within the broader scope of labor and immigration law. Despite their indispensable contributions to the agricultural industry, farmworkers frequently face a myriad of challenges, ranging from hazardous working conditions to limited access to basic labor protections. Drawing from legal analysis, empirical research, and real-life cases, this paper explores the historical context, current legal framework, and pressing issues concerning farmworker rights in the United States.

Beginning with an examination of the historical roots of farm labor exploitation, the article elucidates the systemic barriers and injustices that have perpetuated the vulnerability of farmworkers. It then navigates through the intricate web of federal regulations governing agricultural labor and immigration programs, analyzing legislative acts and administrative policies shaping the rights and protections available to farmworkers.

Furthermore, this article critically assesses the gaps and deficiencies in existing legal frameworks, highlighting areas where reforms are urgently needed to safeguard the dignity and well-being of farmworkers. From inadequate safety standards to exclusions from collective bargaining rights, the paper uncovers the disparities and injustices that persist within the agricultural labor sector. Moreover, the use of poetry throughout the article highlights the intersectionality of poetry and the law by illustrating the human experience of the individuals who are affected by these laws and emphasizing their plight, as a result of the lack of protections provided by the same.

Ultimately, this article serves as a call to action for legal practitioners, policymakers, and advocates to prioritize farmworker rights within the broader social justice agenda. Through concerted efforts to raise awareness, promote legislative reforms, and enhance enforcement mechanisms, we can strive towards a more just and equitable future for those whose labor sustains our agricultural industry.

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