#latino-health

#latino-health

As if being the target of an immigration crackdown, in which racial profiling has been endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump, were not enough, the partial shutdown of the U.S. government which began on October 1 and is on track to surpass the historic 34-day record set in the winter of 20182019 has put access to crucial food and health subsidies for a large portion of the U.S. Latino population in jeopardy.

"We cannot allow our children to walk past two or three smoke shops just to make it to their school. Enough is enough," said Ortiz during the announcement.