The stories of migrant workers are woven into the fabric of American history—from Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men to Dorothea Lange’s “Migrant Mother” and César Chávez’s enduring legacy. Immigration and labor have long been linked, with millions of undocumented workers today—about 5% of the U.S. workforce—doing essential, often invisible jobs in agriculture, meatpacking, and landscaping. Many live in the shadows, facing poverty, unsafe conditions, and limited access to healthcare or legal protection. Yet despite these hardships, they remain resilient—driven by the same hope and determination that have defined generations of migrants in pursuit of the American Drea