Black–Mexican Solidarity and Justice during 2000–2026

1. Organized labor changed its immigration position. The AFL-CIO formally backed legalization for undocumented workers and stronger workplace protections in February 2000.Economic solidarity becomes important when employers can use race or immigration status1. The Mexican-origin population grew dramatically. The U.S. Mexican-origin population increased from about 20.9 million in 2000 to 37.2 million in 2021 — a 79% increase.The U.S. Mexican-origin made up 60 percent of Hispanic population in U.S Interest enough, some Black people claim that’s why Black people cannot get a job