Every year, American schools graduate roughly 65,000 students who are barred from legal employment because they don't have documentation. Even with a high-school diploma or college degree, they are likely to find themselves confined to the underground economy. Christian, a 15-year-old, tells his story as part of the "Radio Rookies" series from member station WNYC Read the full description.
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