The Unseen Legacy of Ground Zero The rescue efforts following 9/11 are etched into our collective memory: images of dust covered firefighters, debris strewn streets, and makeshift memorials.
However, a lesser known story has been unfolding in the shadows – that of immigrant workers who toiled at ground zero, only to be left vulnerable to ICE crackdowns years later.
These individuals were not just cleanup crew members but also laborers, service staff, and vendors who worked tirelessly behind the scenes.