N.Y. Farmers Hire Robots Because They Can't Use Illegal Immigrants Anymore

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immigrants jobs robots milking cows



In recent years, it's become politically popular for states to take a tough stance against employers that hire "illegal immigrants" -- also referred to as undocumented workers. But is that actually helping American workers? In at least one case, the answer is definitely no.

A group of dairy farmers in upstate New York has found a creative end run around the government's penalties for hiring undocumented workers by employing robot farmers.

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