"To avoid that risk, they absolutely can't work on my farm, or even in town. We have to prevent them from being found, arrested, and deported."
"If they're deported to the United States, only to be arrested by immigration, have their status revoked, and then be expelled, they'll completely lose their legal identity. Their only option would be to return to Latin America, but if that happens, their captive parents will lose their financial support."
"And the consequences of not being able to pay back the gangs are terrifying..."
He didn't need them to say much more. He'd asked Erica and Andre about similar situations before, so he was well aware of the consequences.
They'd likely be sold off as "fresh material" to various hospital labs, squeezed for every last drop of value.
"So what are you suggesting?"
"I wanted to ask... could you let them work for you here?"
