Happy Friday! Here’s your weekly dose of migrant health news, offered up by MCN staff.

Amy says, “Way to go, California!” with the Golden State’s newly announced ban on chlorpyrifos.

Kate shared another EPA ruling: “EPA Leaders Disregarded Agency’s Experts in Issuing Asbestos Rule, Memos Show.”

Saul sent around the horrifying news, “A 16-year-old immigrant boy died in US custody. Officials are investigating.”

Del shared the American Immigration Council’s article, “HUD Proposes to Evict Citizens and Immigrants from Public Housing if They Have Undocumented Family Members.”

Alma shared this PBS NewsHour piece: “Hurricane Maria’s legacy: Thousands of Puerto Rican students show PTSD symptoms.” She also shared an article on the same topic from El Nuevo Dia: “Un estudio revela que un 26% de los boricuas sufren estrés postraumático tras María.”

Have a safe and healthy weekend.

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