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Garment Workers Are at Risk. Fashion Can’t Afford to Look Away.

The Trump administration is rapidly stepping up immigration raids in US cities, touching off protests and legal challenges. Even if brands aren’t willing to weigh in publicly, they need a plan to support their workforce.
Protestors in Los Angeles.
As raids continue across the US, American brands, retailers and even fashion schools, where immigrants make up a substantial fraction of the student population, must recognise the growing risks. (Getty Images)
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From the very start, the fashion industry has been swept up in the increasingly tense showdown between the Trump administration and immigration activists. The first protests in Los Angeles were triggered by a June 6 raid on workplaces in the city, including a garment warehouse.

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Cathaleen Chen
Cathaleen Chen

Cathaleen Chen is Retail Editor at The Business of Fashion. She is based in New York and drives BoF’s coverage of the retail and direct-to-consumer sectors.

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