They cleaned up ground zero. Now many are hiding from ICE

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What happened

After 9/11, thousands of rescue and cleanup crews went to work at ground zero.

They were exposed to toxic debris and experienced psychological trauma.

Today, many say they live in fear of deportation.

Key facts

  • After 9/11, thousands of rescue and cleanup crews went to work at ground zero.
  • Reported by NPR Top and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:00:00 UTC.

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  1. 25 years after 9/11: What is at Ground Zero where the Twin Towers once stood

  2. 9/11 report from the ground: Smoke, shock spread over New York

  3. They cleaned up ground zero. Now many are hiding from ICE

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