Freedom for Farmworkers!
Executive Office for Immigration Review
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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.
The community is rallying to the defense of the eight farmworkers, demanding their freedom and a stop to their deportations. Add your voice by signing a petition urging the immigration judge to order their release!
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To:
Executive Office for Immigration Review
From:
[Your Name]
Dear Immigration Judge,
I am writing in support of Jesus Mendez Hernandez, Juan Javier Rodriguez-Gomez, Luis Enrique Gomez-Aguilar, Urillas Sargento, Diblaim Maximo Sargento-Morales, Adrian Zunun-Joachin, Jose Edilberto Molina-Aguilar, and Dani Alvarez-Perez.
The eight detainees are farmworkers with deep ties to their community. Their detention has generated significant concern throughout Vermont, given the importance of dairy workers to the state’s economy and culture. We write to urge their release on bond and any relief they seek, so they can be free to return to their families and community in Vermont.
Sincerely,