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Ground Zero Workers' Fears of Deportation
Thousands of workers who cleaned up ground zero after 9/11 are now living in fear of deportation, facing toxic exposure and psychological trauma.
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NPR
After 9/11, thousands of rescue and cleanup crews went to work at ground zero. They were exposed to toxic debris and experienced psychological trauma. Today, many say they live in fear of deportation.
2026-09-11 09:00 UTC