From LA wildfires to hurricanes, immigrants help rebuild after disasters. Trump may deport many Mario Mendoza poses for a portrait as he takes a break while working on repairing a mobile home in Belle Chasse, La., Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, that was damaged from Hurricane Ida in 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Mario Mendoza works on repairing a mobile home in Belle Chasse, La., Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, that was damaged from Hurricane Ida in 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Mario Mendoza works on repairing a mobile home in Belle Chasse, La., Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, that was damaged from Hurricane Ida in 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Mario Mendoza works on repairing a mobile home in Belle Chasse, La., Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, that was damaged from Hurricane Ida in 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Mario Mendoza works on repairing a mobile home in Belle Chasse, La., Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, that was damaged from Hurricane Ida in 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Mario Mendoza works on repairing a mobile home in Belle Chasse, La., Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, that was damaged from Hurricane Ida in 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
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Mario Mendoza poses for a portrait as he takes a break while working on repairing a mobile home in Belle Chasse, La., Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, that was damaged from Hurricane Ida in 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)