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I Was Kidnapped at Four by Neighboring Pedophiles": The Story of a Top US Lawyer

Antonio Salazar-Hobson, a successful US lawyer, recounts his kidnapping at age four by his neighbors, his subsequent years of abuse, and his eventual path to healing and justice.

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Farmworker Dies in California ICE Raid Amidst Escalated Deportation Efforts

A raid on a Southern California cannabis farm left one farmworker dead and 319 undocumented immigrants detained; the Trump administration defended its actions and vowed to appeal a court ruling that blocked some of its more aggressive tactics, leading to criticism regarding racial profiling and disr...

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ICE Detains Prominent Oregon Vineyard Worker, Sparking Outrage

On June 12th, ICE agents detained Moises Sotelo, a respected Oregon vineyard worker, in a raid that sparked outrage within the wine community due to the lack of transparency and due process. Sotelo was transferred to Arizona, highlighting broader concerns about ICE raids targeting farmworkers and th...

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Filipino Farmworkers' Delano Grape Strike: A Pivotal Moment in US Labor History

Filipino farmworkers in Delano, California, launched the 1965 Delano Grape Strike, led by Larry Itliong, which later involved Cesar Chavez and the Mexican farmworkers, resulting in improved working conditions after a five-year struggle and international boycott.

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Farmworkers March in Delano Against Trump Immigration Policies

On César Chávez Day, over 5,000 farmworkers and union members marched in Delano, California, protesting the Trump administration's immigration policies that have led to ICE arrests and deportations of farmworkers in the Central Valley, impacting the agricultural workforce where around half of Califo...

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ICE Raids in California's Central Valley Spark Fear Among Farmworkers

ICE raids in California's Central Valley have instilled fear among farmworkers, many of whom are undocumented, potentially impacting the harvest and raising food prices; the raids, part of "Operation Return to Sender," resulted in the arrest of 78 undocumented individuals.

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Four-Year-Old Abducted, Sexually Abused, and Finds Redemption

Antonio Salazar Hobson, a Mexican-American child, was abducted at age four from Arizona and endured years of sexual abuse in California before becoming a successful lawyer fighting for farmworkers' rights.

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California Cannabis Farm Raid Leaves Worker Critically Injured, Sparks Protests

A Southern California cannabis farm raid resulted in a farmworker's critical injury after a fall, the assault of a U.S. citizen employee, and the arrest of approximately 200 people, including minors, sparking protests and raising concerns about immigration enforcement practices.

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Guatemalan Farmworkers Awarded $500,000 in Exploitation Case

Five Guatemalan farmworkers were awarded over $500,000 by a Michigan jury for exploitation and underpayment by Purpose Point Harvesting, a labor contractor that brought them to the US under the H-2A program to work in Oceana and Newaygo counties from 2017-2019, with much of the verdict being punitiv...

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Filipino Farmworkers' Pivotal Role in the Delano Grape Strike

The 1965 Delano Grape Strike, initiated by Filipino farmworkers in Delano, California, under Larry Itliong's leadership, and later joined by Mexican workers under Cesar Chavez, resulted in the formation of the United Farm Workers and improved working conditions after a five-year strike and internati...

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7,000 March in Delano to Protest Anti-Immigrant Policies

In Delano, California, approximately 7,000 people marched on Monday to protest anti-immigrant policies, commemorating Cesar Chavez and highlighting the ongoing struggle for migrant rights, demonstrating the continued vulnerability of farmworker communities despite progress.

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Trump's Deportation Threat Jeopardizes American Agriculture

The Trump administration's threat to deport millions of undocumented immigrants poses a significant threat to the already struggling American agricultural industry, which is facing a labor shortage and a 7% decline in farms from 2017-2022.

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