Document Type
Blog Post
Publication Date
1-31-2022
Abstract
Although all people in the United States have fundamental human rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), not everyone can enjoy them equally. Many people, such as employers, blatantly disregard these core human rights and exploit their migrant workers. However, despite migrant workers being disproportionately vulnerable to abuse, it is not uncommon for migrant workers to be reluctant to report employers because of their fear of retaliation and their relatively poor position. These workers often do not speak the language, are in remote and segregated areas and are exploited through their immigration status. Employers are frequently in charge of their housing, transportation, pay, and ability to remain in the United States. As a result, these migrant workers are often at risk of deportation because their employers generally own and control their visa status.
Recommended Citation
Torres, Lizet Palomera, "Modern-Day Slavery Ring Discovered on Georgia Farms: When Will it End?" (2022). GGU Law Review Blog. 100.
https://digitalcommons.law.ggu.edu/ggu_law_review_blog/100
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Modern-Day Slavery Ring Discovered on Georgia Farms: When Will it End? – Golden Gate U. L. Rev. (ggulawreview.com)