Farm Groups Urge Trump to Spare Immigrant Workers Amid Deportation Threats

Farm Groups Urge Trump to Spare Immigrant Workers Amid Deportation Threats

By Staff Writer As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, agriculture industry groups are urgently calling for a reprieve for the millions of immigrant workers who form the backbone of America’s farming and food supply system. With the incoming administration’s vow to enforce mass deportations, farm advocates fear a drastic disruption to an already […]

Collective Action Protections for H-2A Workers Face Uphill Legal Battles

Collective Action Protections for H-2A Workers Face Uphill Legal Battles

By: Adriel Orozco | Source: Immigrationimpact.com | Editorial credit: David A Litman / Shutterstock.com The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. In April, the Department of Labor (DOL) published an expansive regulation aimed at increasing […]

Dairy Farms – And Our Economy – Can’t Thrive Without the Essential and Skilled Labor of Immigrants

Dairy Farms – And Our Economy – Can’t Thrive Without the Essential and Skilled Labor of Immigrants

By Gabe Ortiz, Americasvoice.org Dairy states like California, Idaho, Utah, Vermont and Wisconsin are largely responsible for producing the fresh milk, delicious cheeses, and other dairy products that are enjoyed by Americans all over the country. It’s also fair to say that these states can’t be America’s Dairylands without the skilled and essential labor of […]