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Migrant Justice Freedom For Farmworkers Rally 04/24/2025

From Migrant Justice:

Rally organized by Migrant Justice, a Vermont-based, grassroots human rights organization founded and led by immigrant farmworkers.

Community supporters will march to call for the release of eight farmworkers detained Monday night in Franklin County, Vermont by U.S. Border Patrol agents. The arrest of workers on the dairy farm where they live and work has sparked condemnation and widespread national coverage. Supporters launched a petition Wednesday urging immigration court to release the detainees.

On the evening of April 21st, armed Border Patrol agents entered a Vermont dairy farm and detained eight farmworkers. This is the largest single immigration arrest of farmworkers – and one of the largest worksite arrests – in recent Vermont history. The eight workers are now held in detention and at risk of deportation.

Jesús, Juan, Luis, Urillas, Max, Adrian, José, and Dani are all dairy workers living and working in Franklin County, Vermont. Ranging from 22 to 41 years old, they came to Vermont to work on a dairy farm, searching for a better life for themselves and their families. For this, they are now being held behind bars.

Head to the link in our bio to sign the petition. And come out TOMORROW 4/24 AT 6PM for an emergency rally and march at Burlington City Hall.

For more information visit: https://migrantjustice.net/

Nadando Contra la Corriente con Justicia Migrante: Episodio 16 - Bienvenida a Gladys! 05/03/2018

Hoy 3 de Mayo, Nos da mucho orgullo dar la bienvenida a Gladys Santos, una miembra del Comite De Coordinacion de Jussticia MIgrante que se une a este equipo para ayudar a expanir la voz de la comunidad atravez de este espacio. Tendremos una nueva seccion que se llama "La Pregunta" y la pregunta sera - Sabes que se celebra el 5 de Mayo? Tambien les damos un informe del la manifestacion del 1 de Mayo y la Asamblea Addison. Ayudanos compartiendo el video.

Today May 3, we are very proud to welcome Gladys Santos, a member of the Migrant Justice Coordinating Committee that joins this team to help expand the voice of the farmworker community through this space. We will have a new section called "The Question" and the question will be - Do you know what is celebrated on 5 de Mayo? We also give you a report of the May Day demonstration and the Addison Assembly. Help us share the video.

Nadando Contra la Corriente con Justicia Migrante: Episodio 15 - Siguen las detenciones y hay cambios en la ley Polimigra 04/05/2018

Hoy 4 de Abril! Hablaremos del arresto de 3 compañeros de la comunidad aqui en Vermont; ellos estaban y trabajabando y viviendo en un rancho lechero en Sheldon Vermont. POLIMIGRA-hablaremos de los cambios la ley Polimigra; como nos afecta y que es lo mas importante a saber de los cambios y que podemos hacer juntos para que Vermont respete los derechos de todos y no sea una maquina de deportacion con apoyo de la policia. Tambien daremos un informe del programa Leche con Dignidad!
No te pierdas el show esta tarde.

Today April 4! We will talk about the arrest of 3 community partners here in Vermont; they were working and living on a dairy farm in Sheldon Vermont. POLIMIGRA-We will talk about the changes in the Polimigra law; how it affects us and what is most important to know about the changes and what we can do together so that Vermont respects the rights of all and does not become a deportation machine with the support of the police. We will also give a report of the Milk with Dignity program!
Do not miss the show this afternoon.

May Day Rally Event: www.facebook.com/events/204872213433176

Nadando Contra la Corriente con Justicia Migrante: Episodio 14 - La Liberacion de Jose Luis y la Ley Polimigra 03/01/2018

En este episodio, se recordando en el primer de Marzo, hablamos del arresto y liberacion de Jose Luis "Un triunfo mas de la comunidad". Tenemos entrevista con Martha Herrera que nos cuenta sobre el viaje a Florida con la Coalicion De Trabajadore De Emokalee (CIW) y la "Huelga de Hambre en NY del 11-15 de Marzo por la misma". Hablaremos de como los testimonios en la casa del estado y presencia de la comunidad ha tenido impacto sobre el senado, el cual decidio mandar una carta para aplazar la fecha de implementacion de los cambios en la ley "Polimigra" hasta 1 de Mayo.

Comparte este enlace y ayuda a espandir la voz de la comunidad migrante en VT.

Nadando Contra la Corriente con Justicia Migrante: Episodio 13 - Seguimos Defendiendo la Ley Polimigra 02/01/2018

Enrique Balcazar entrevista por telefono a compa Ivan Dominguez sobre Polimigra y la audiencia publica que se abrio la semana pasada en la casa del estado para escuchar testimonios de la comunidad. Tambien compartimos un triunfo mas! la liberacion del compa Francisco Casarrubias y hablamos sobre la lucha DACA y que hemos estado haciendo para que Vermont no apoye un proyecto de ley que da dinero al muro y las deportaciones masivas a cambio de mantener DACA.

Enrique Balcazar interviewed by telephone Ivan Dominguez about Polimigra and the public hearing that was opened last week at the statehouse to hear testimonies from the migrant community. We also share one more triumph! The release of Francisco Casarrubias and we talked about the DACA struggle and what we have been doing so that Vermont does not support a bill that gives money to the wall and mass deportations in exchange for maintaining DACA.

Nadando Contra la Corriente con Justicia Migrante: Episodio 12 - Feliz Año Nuevo 01/04/2018

Empezamos el año con temperaturas menos zero y la lucha por los derechos humanos sigue...

Tenemos informacion y algunos consejos para estas temperaturas. Seguimos en la lucha por mantener la politica No Mas Polimigra (FIPP); porque la el comite encargado de actualizar la ley, voto para cambios importantes donde la policia puede colaborar con agentes de Migracion; Cuales son esos cambios? Que es lo mas importante saber?. Tambien Hablaremos del arresto de un compañero que trabajaba en un rancho al norte del estado, fue detenido empezando el año.

We started the year with temperatures less zero and the fight for human rights continues... 

We have information and some tips for these temperatures. We continue in the struggle to maintain the policy No More Polimigra (Fair and Impartial Policing Policy); because the committee in charge of updating the law, vote for important changes where the police can collaborate with immigration agents; What are these changes? What is the most important thing to know? We will also talk about the arrest of a colleague who worked on a ranch in the north of the state, was arrested at the beginning of the year.

Nadando Contra la Corriente con Justicia Migrante: Episodio 11 - Triunfo Leche con Dignidad 12/07/2017

Enrique y Zully sobre el grand triunfo de Leche con Dignidad. Hablan de como los trabajadores se organizaron para lograr esta victoria con la grand compañía de helados Ben & Jerry's y qué significa para la comunidad. También invitan a la comunidad a la fiesta anual de Justicia Migrante el 18 de noviembre.

Enrique and Zully talk about the Milk with Dignity campaign victory. They will talk about how workers organized to sign the agreement with ice cream giant Ben & Jerry's and what this means for the community. They also invite the community out to Migrant Justice's annual party on November 18th.

For more information visit: http://migrantjustice.net/. 

For up-to-date news on the Milk with Dignity Campaign visit http://www.migrantjustice.net/victory.

Nadando Contra la Corriente con Justicia Migrante: Episodio 10 - Human Rights Cannot Wait Tour 09/07/2017

Enrique Balcazar, Zully Palacios, and Martha Herrera speak about the upcoming "Human Rights Cannot Wait" tour along the east coast to promote the "Milk with Dignity" campaign and build pressure on Ben & Jerry's to make good on their commitment to the human rights of dairy workers. The episode also includes updates on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and driver's licenses in Vermont.

Kike, Zully, y Martha hablan de un tour regional para promover la campaña Leche con Dignidad, llamado "Los derechos humanos no pueden esperar." La gira es para traer la voz de la comunidad a otras ciudades y presionar a Ben & Jerry's para que cumplan con su promesa a los derechos humanos de los trabajadores lecheros. También se hablará de noticias de DACA y la importancia de cuidar las licencias en Vermont.

For more information visit: http://migrantjustice.net/

Nadando Contra la Corriente con Justicia Migrante: Episodio 9 - Humans Rights Can't Wait 08/03/2017

Enrique Balcazar and Zully Palacios, leaders of Migrant Justice, talk about how to open a bank account and make deposits from your phone. They invite and give details about the Migrant Justice amazing "Soccer Tournament." They also talk about the Milk With Dignity Tour "Humans Rights Can't Wait." Watch the program and join the fight for human rights.

Enrique Balcazar y Zully Palacios, hablan de como aprender a depositar dinero desde tu celular (facil) abriendo tu cuenta de banco. Nos invitan y dan detalles del gran "Torneo de Futbol" de Juscia Migrante y tambien nos invitan a el Tour de Leche Con Diginidad "LOS DERECHOS HUMANOS NO PUEDEN ESPERAR". Mira el programa y unete a la lucha. 

For more information visit: http://migrantjustice.net/

Nadando Contra la Corriente con Justicia Migrante: Episodio 8 - March for Milk with Dignity 07/06/2017

Enrique Balcazar en compañia de Yesenia Hernandez-Ramos, líder de Justicia Migrante, hablan todo sobre la marcha de 13 millas para demandar a B&J a firmar el acuerdo de Leche con Dignidad. Esau y Yesenia acaban de ser liberedos bajo fianza despues de ser arrestados por la patrulla fronteriza el mismo dia que marcharon las 13 millas con Justicia Migrante y hoy nos cuentan su experiencia. Invitan a la comunidad a participar en dos eventos emocionantes, El Gran Torneo de Futbol! y Asamblea Addison! ¡Miren el programa y únanse con la lucha por los derechos humanos con Justicia Migrante!

Enrique Balcazar, in the company of Yesenia Hernandez-Ramos, leader of Migrant Justice, talk about the 13-mile march to demand B&J to sign the Milk with Dignity agreement. Fellow Migrant Justice member Esau and Yesenia were just released on bail after being arrested by the border patrol on the same day that they marched 13 miles with Migrant Justice and today tell us their experience. They invite the community to participate in two exciting events, The Great Soccer Tournament! and Addison Assembly! Look at the program and join the fight for human rights with Migrant Justice!

For more information visit: http://migrantjustice.net/

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