Implications of undocumented status for Latinx families during the COVID-19 pandemic: A call to action

Background: A disproportionate number of COVID-19 cases and deaths have been reported among Latinxs in the U.S. Among those most affected by the pandemic are marginalized families, including those that are undocumented and mixed-status, in which some, but not all members are undocumented. Undocumented and mixed-status families face multiple and chronic daily stressors that compromised their health and wellbeing. Salient stressors faced by undocumented Latinx families include poverty, social disadvantage, discrimination, dangerous living and working condi­ tions, and limited access to healthcare. These stressors are frequently compounded with trauma, fear of detention, deportation, and family separation.