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Articles by Hal Bernton

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In Washington orchards, immigration crackdown sows fear and uncertainty

The Trump administration’s deportation push has caused turmoil within the state’s farm labor workforce as federal legislation meant to improve the situation has stalled
December 29, 2025
Hal Bernton

Immigrants not legally authorized to work in the U.S. represent an estimated 40% of the people who help to produce many fruits, vegetables and other labor-intensive crops. 


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