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Presidential Transition Appointments DHS Secretary General John Kelly has been nominated by President-Elect Trump to be the Secretary of Homeland Security, a position that could have a far-reaching impact on the nation’s immigration policy. Kelly, who retired from the military … Read more Farmworker Justice Immigration Update, 12/12/16

Impact of the Presidential Election on Farmworker Communities Many farmworkers and their families face an uncertain fate due to the results of the U.S. presidential and Congressional elections. There are nearly two and a half million seasonal farmworkers in the … Read more Farmworker Justice Immigration Update, 11/22/16

The surprising presidential election result poses serious threats to the wellbeing of farmworkers – the people who labor on our farms and ranches – and their family members. We are united with the many undocumented farmworkers and their families who … Read more Resources for DACA recipients and immigrant communities

Obama Administration’s Petition for Rehearing to the Supreme Court for the DAPA/DACA+ case Denied Earlier this month, the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it will not re-hear the DAPA/expanded DACA case in the current term. The Department of Justice had … Read more Farmworker Justice Immigration Update 10/28/16

Historic California Overtime Legislation On September 12, California Governor Jerry Brown signed historic legislation that gives farmworkers the same overtime protections as all other workers in the state. This is a long overdue victory for farmworkers in California, and one … Read more Farmworker Justice Immigration Update 9/30/16

Farmworkers in California achieved a major victory on September 12, 2016, when Governor Brown signed into law overtime protections for farmworkers. We congratulate the United Farm Workers, their allies and the California leaders who worked hard to achieve this historic … Read more California Farmworkers Finally Achieve Overtime Pay Equity

California legislature passes OT bill for farmworkers, now Governor Brown must sign bill to help end discrimination against farmworkers On August 27, farmworkers achieved a significant victory when the California legislature passed a bill that over several years would phase … Read more Farmworker Justice Immigration Update: September 6, 2016

California during the past forty years has gradually added farmworkers to employment-law protections from which they have been excluded by Congress and state legislatures. On August 27, the California legislature passed a bill that over several years would phase in … Read more Ending Discrimination Against Farmworkers: Gov. Brown Should Sign the California Overtime Pay Bill

Farmworkers in the News In early August, the Partnership for a New American Economy launched a media blitz, releasing reports for each state and the District of Columbia highlighting the positive economic impact of immigrants. The group, convened by former … Read more Farmworker Justice Immigration Update 8/17/16

Divide Over Immigration Policy Grows Between the Two Political Parties Making Reform in 2017 Unlikely An article in Politico highlights the stark divide over immigration policy between the two main political parties this election cycle, indicating that a way forward … Read more Farmworker Justice Immigration Update 8/3/16