New York Times: “Survivors of Smuggling Trip Could Gain Entry to U.S. by Becoming Witnesses”

Twenty-nine immigrants who were rescued from an overheated tractor-trailer last week in what officials believe was a tragically botched human trafficking or smuggling operation may be given an opportunity to stay in the US under a T or U visa. The immigrants suffered without water in over 100 degree temperatures, and eight immigrants tragically died inside the trailer, with two dying later. Some surviving immigrants fled, and the remaining immigrants were taken to local hospitals to be treated for critical conditions including heat stroke and exhaustion. James M. Bradley, the driver of the truck, is currently in jail facing smuggling charges while local and federal authorities investigate with hopes of reaching higher levels of smuggling rings that would lead to more arrests. 

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