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"Undocumented immigrants are among the most impacted as COVID-19 sends the country into an economic slump, yet they are being left out of stimulus efforts."
"Activists are asking federal, state and local governments to set aside money to help people like Carlos, who are out of work and not eligible for unemployment benefits or emergency relief funds."
"Undocumented workers are overrepresented in the transportation, construction and service industries, according to the Pew Research Center. Those are among the industries hardest hit by COVID-19 in Seattle."
“We have over 250,000 undocumented immigrants in Washington state who pay into our state and local tax system and don't see a single benefit out of that when they need it the most,” González said.
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