Tejada is an Outreach Specialist with Central Virginia Legal Aid Society. Last year, the program assisted about 5200 H-2A workers, some of whom have been coming here to the same farms for twenty years. “If we don’t have those farmworkers, the farmers can go bankrupt. The farmers are very affected.”
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When Immigration Enforcement Goes Too Far
Immigration laws restrict immigration, but severe, widespread enforcement also means Americans would have to prove their citizenship on a regular basis to avoid detention, or worse, deportation. That’s because citizenship can’t be determined by appearance alone.
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Keeping our students safe – a statement from Madison Irving, School Board Member, Three Chopt District
The potential for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to visit public schools has understandably sounded many alarm bells within our community. Henrico families are worried, and confused about what this means for our neighbors and community. Know that we, as a school division, hear you and value our students safety and care. Please be… Read More