Women migrants say they face own difficulties working in plants, fields

Russellville, Ala. — Auxiliary Bishop John Manz heard a lot about the plight of migrant workers in general during an October pastoral visit to Alabama, but he also learned of specific challenges faced by women who come to the United States seeking work.
Judith Garcia and Hilario Macias pray during Mass at Good Shepherd Parish in Russellville, Ala., Oct. 22. Three years ago, their 10-year-old daughter was struck by a drunk driver when she was walking in a yard. The driver, a white man, was never charged. (Karen Callaway / Catholic New World)
Photo of Brittany, daughter of Judith Garcia and Hilario Macias in Russellville, Ala. Three years ago, she was struck by a drunk driver when she was walking in a yard. She suffered brain damage and cannot walk or talk. Photo provided

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